Lesbian Badasses in History: Fascinating Stories You Haven’t Heard About the Sapphic Women Who Changed the World

So much of queer history focuses on a handful of incredibly famous people, but history is full of examples of daring, dangerous, and defiant queer people whose names and stories aren’t as well-known. Queer historian Kaz Rowe is here to showcase the most influential and impactful lesbians who shaped the course of lesbian history—whether through their political activism, their art and words, or just their unabashed love for women. This book will feature profiles of lesbians who changed history in some way. Each profile will also discuss the broader picture of what it was like to be a lesbian at various points throughout history. This book also takes an intersectional approach by showcasing lesbians whose other identities came to a head with their queerness. Trans lesbians, lesbians of color, disabled lesbians all abound in these pages, as Kaz shines a light on sapphic women whose stories haven’t been told. These profiles seek to highlight and celebrate the way lesbian culture has developed over the centuries – from Sappho to Stone Butch Blues, this collection is a love letter to every lesbian who has looked for their reflection in the river of history.This book will have historical photographs throughout.