Karl Heinrich Ulrichs books in order
German jurist, writer and gay rights activist
- Lived
- 1825–1895
- Country
- Kingdom of Hanover
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- Carlo Arrigo, Numa Numantius
Karl Heinrich Ulrichs published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Raging Sword = Gladius Furens (1868).
Updated September 2026
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Raging Sword = Gladius Furens
Karl Heinrich Ulrichs's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Die Wegwalt-Drucke (1913), with Adolf Brand
Non-fiction in order

Raging Sword = Gladius Furens (1868)
About Karl Heinrich Ulrichs
Karl Heinrich Ulrichs was a German lawyer, jurist, journalist, sexologist, and proponent of Living Latin. He is today regarded as a pioneer of sexology and the modern gay rights movement. Ulrichs has been described as the "first gay man in world history",
and separately as "probably the most famous proponent of Living Latin."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Karl Heinrich Ulrichs FAQ
- How many books has Karl Heinrich Ulrichs written?
- Karl Heinrich Ulrichs published 1 novel and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Karl Heinrich Ulrichs's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Raging Sword = Gladius Furens.
- What is Karl Heinrich Ulrichs's last book?
- Raging Sword = Gladius Furens (1868).
- What is Karl Heinrich Ulrichs's most famous book?
- Raging Sword = Gladius Furens (1868) is Karl Heinrich Ulrichs's most widely read book.
- Does Karl Heinrich Ulrichs write under a pen name?
- Yes: Karl Heinrich Ulrichs has also published as Carlo Arrigo and Numa Numantius.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.