by Michael Bronski
I thought this was a very good survey of the subject, and I thought the most interesting point he made was about the two approaches to the gay rights/liberation movement. One anarchist, one assimilative. I also felt the last chapter and the epilogue were a strong finish, but that may be because it...
An outline of mostly gay & lesbian history in America (limited attention on transgender/sexual history). Touching on the effects of politics, religion, economics, war, gender roles, and medicine on the development, visibility, and shape of LBGT lives. Best supplemented by more in-depth publication...