Prince Eddy and the Homosexual Underworld
by Theo Aronson
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This book covers the strange life of Prince Eddy & his alleged involvement in the Cleveland Street scandal, the homosexual brothel case which led to a cover-up by the British Government. His upbringing, personality & sexual orientation are explored.Tags
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Theo Aronson (RIP) was a fine writer indeed and "Prince Eddy and the Homosexual Underworld" is a very good example of his writing. Here, Aronson studies Prince Albert Victor, eldest grandson of Queen Victoria, eldest son of King Edward VII and the heir presumptive to the throne.
Known as Eddy to friends and family, the Prince died young leaving his younger brother George to ascend the throne in 1910. What Prince Eddy is most known for these days however is twofold; unsubstantiated claims that he was Jack the Ripper and claims (possibly unsubstantiated) that he liked doing it with men.
Aronson can come up with no definitive evidence showing the Prince to be gay but offers lots of circumstantial evidence, pointing out that since 80% of all show more Cambridge students from his time there were posited to be gay, then it would be more surprising if he wasn't. show less
Known as Eddy to friends and family, the Prince died young leaving his younger brother George to ascend the throne in 1910. What Prince Eddy is most known for these days however is twofold; unsubstantiated claims that he was Jack the Ripper and claims (possibly unsubstantiated) that he liked doing it with men.
Aronson can come up with no definitive evidence showing the Prince to be gay but offers lots of circumstantial evidence, pointing out that since 80% of all show more Cambridge students from his time there were posited to be gay, then it would be more surprising if he wasn't. show less
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- Canonical title
- Prince Eddy and the Homosexual Underworld
- Original publication date
- 1986
- People/Characters
- Albert, Prince Consort; Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom; Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom; George V, King of the United Kingdom; Alexandra of Denmark, Queen Consort of the United Kingdom; Jack the Ripper (show all 7); Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence
- Important places
- London, England, UK
- Important events
- Cleveland Street scandal (1889); Whitechapel Murders
- Dedication
- For Aedwyn Darroll
- First words
- In November 1970 an article in a relatively obscure British journal unleashed a flood of international speculation.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The prince born to be king lies like some sleeping warrior: noble, honourable and unsullied, the beau ideal of virtuous manhood.
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- Genres
- History, Nonfiction, LGBTQ+, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 941.081092 — History & geography History of Europe British Isles Historical periods of British Isles 1837- Period of Victoria and House of Windsor Victoria 1837-1901
- LCC
- DA559 .A1 .A76 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Great Britain History of Great Britain England History By period Modern, 1485- Victorian era, 1837-1901
- BISAC
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- Rating
- (3.45)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
- 4
