Portrait of Karl Heinrich Ulrichs

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

Where to start with Karl Heinrich Ulrichs

Standalone novels in order

  1. Die Wegwalt-Drucke (1913), with Adolf Brand

Non-fiction in order

  1. Raging Sword = Gladius Furens (1868)

    70 pages

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.