Branded by the pink triangle /
Before the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places for homosexuals in the world. But that all changed when the Nazis came to power. The pink triangle sewn onto prison uniforms became the symbol of the persecution of homosexuals, a persecution that woul...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Toronto, ON :
Second Story Press,
2013.
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| Summary: | Before the rise of the Nazi party, Germany, especially Berlin, was one of the most tolerant places for homosexuals in the world. But that all changed when the Nazis came to power. The pink triangle sewn onto prison uniforms became the symbol of the persecution of homosexuals, a persecution that would continue for many years after the war. A mix of historical research, first-person accounts and individual stories brings this time to life for young readers. |
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| Item Description: | The Cushing Library/Women & Gender Studies copy was acquired as part of The Don Kelly Research Collection of Gay Literature and Culture. |
| Physical Description: | 154 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, maps ; 21 cm Issued also in an electronic format. |
| Audience: | 1110 Young adult. |
| Awards: | Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award honor, 2014. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 133-141) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781926920962 1926920961 9781627654661 1627654666 |