Florence Nightingale:avenging Angel

Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) achieved fame for her leadership of a group of British nurses during the Crimean War. After the war, she dedicated herself to promoting public health but at the age of 37 suffered a collapse which left her bedridden for 10 years and more. Nevertheless, despite this, she continued with her work. Hugh Small offers a new and startling explanation of Florence Nightingale's actions.