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Transgender Warriors: Making History from Joan of Arc to Dennis Rodman by Leslie Feinberg is a 1996 nonfiction text that explores the history of individuals who cross boundaries of sex and gender. It is part autobiographical, detailing Feinberg’s relationship with gender, sexuality, and politics, and advocates for political solidarity within and beyond the transgender rights movement. The book also provides an accessible transgender history, highlighting diverse gender identities in Indigenous and pre-industrial societies, and addresses the social and political challenges faced by trans individuals. Topics include anti-trans and anti-gay violence, death by suicide, rape, and racism.