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      Closet Queens: Some 20th Century British Politicians

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      A colourful and brilliantly researched study of closet homosexuality in twentieth-century British politics.

      Closet Queens is a fascinating study of gay men in twentieth century British politics, from Lord Rosebery and Lord Beauchamp in Edwardian times to Michael P...

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      Product ID:9780349138756
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Closet Queens
      Subtitle:Some 20th Century British Politicians
      Authors:Author: Michael Bloch
      Page Count:336
      Subjects:Biography: historical, political and military, Biography: historical, political & military, European history, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Political structure and processes, British & Irish history, Gay studies (Gay men), Political structure & processes, United Kingdom, Great Britain, 20th century
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      A colourful and brilliantly researched study of closet homosexuality in twentieth-century British politics.

      Closet Queens is a fascinating study of gay men in twentieth century British politics, from Lord Rosebery and Lord Beauchamp in Edwardian times to Michael Portillo and Peter Mandelson in our own era.

      As all homosexual activity was illegal until 1967, and exposure meant ruin and disgrace, such men were obliged either to repress their sexual feelings or else lead double lives, indulging their tastes secretly while respectably married with children.

      The need to cover up their sexuality, while causing problems and disappointments, often sharpened their skills as politicians - they were masters of secrecy and subterfuge, and knew how to take calculated risks.

      An entertaining and insightful account of some extraordinary personalities, Closet Queens opens doors into a hidden world.


      Imprint Name:Abacus
      Publisher Name:Little, Brown Book Group
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2016-07-07

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      Weight282 g
      Dimensions198 × 127 × 23 mm