Edith Cavell and her Legend

Civilian nurse Edith Cavell died #OnThisDay in 1915. This book investigates the numerous portrayals of the national heroine https://t.co/eODQBwzvWJ https://t.co/o4O6dtbsdl

A new book dives into the tension between Cavell's complex character and the simplicity of the "Cavell Legend" that emerged; between attempts to commemorate her life and efforts to transform her into a hero and martyr https://t.co/Xy2hsUgHZa https://t.co/r

RT @PalgraveHistory: This new study of Edith Cavell re-examines her monolithic image as a national heroine and martyr. Out now! https://t.c…

This new study of Edith Cavell re-examines her monolithic image as a national heroine and martyr. Out now! https://t.co/Xy2hsUgHZa https://t.co/rHIvvH0BW9