Vicious and Immoral
Homosexuality, the American Revolution, and the Trials of Robert Newburgh
Book • 2024
John Gilbert McCurdy's "Vicious and Immoral" delves into the 1774 trials of Robert Newburgh, a British army chaplain accused of sodomy.
The book explores the intersection of sexuality, liberty, and political upheaval in pre-revolutionary America.
It examines how Newburgh's case became a focal point for anxieties about moral and political disorder, revealing the complexities of societal attitudes towards homosexuality during this period.
McCurdy's work sheds light on the evolving understanding of individual rights and the limitations of societal norms in the face of revolutionary change.
The book uses primary sources to reconstruct the events and context surrounding Newburgh's trials, offering a nuanced perspective on a pivotal moment in history.
It challenges simplistic narratives and encourages a deeper understanding of the historical context.
The book explores the intersection of sexuality, liberty, and political upheaval in pre-revolutionary America.
It examines how Newburgh's case became a focal point for anxieties about moral and political disorder, revealing the complexities of societal attitudes towards homosexuality during this period.
McCurdy's work sheds light on the evolving understanding of individual rights and the limitations of societal norms in the face of revolutionary change.
The book uses primary sources to reconstruct the events and context surrounding Newburgh's trials, offering a nuanced perspective on a pivotal moment in history.
It challenges simplistic narratives and encourages a deeper understanding of the historical context.
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