Format:
VII, 229 S
,
26 cm
ISBN:
0786423498
,
9780786423491
Content:
"This book takes an in-depth look at the ancient roots of homophobia, including its Pythagorean origins and its eventual spread throughout the Roman Empire and, consequently, the rest of the world"--Provided by publisher
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-226) and index
,
Introduction -- Harmodios and Aristogeiton, the political lovers -- Pythagorean origins -- Plato and the tragedy of Greece -- Macedonian imperialism and the hellenistic age -- The Hellenic twilight -- Roman domination : the origins of modern homophobia -- Double edged homophobia : the final shape of the classical heritage -- Christianity : the triumph of homophobia -- The birth of modern homophobia
Language:
English
Keywords:
Griechenland
;
Römisches Reich
;
Homophobie
;
Antike
;
Geschichte
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip068/2006004313.html
