3/5
3 stars
Some historical flaws (e.g., Gordon being in Guy’s Hospital / when PS was medically recognised / etc) but that is expected for an unreviewed book with no editor/proof reader.
I’m also not convinced there was the need for not one, not two, but several references to Dickens?
Overall, however, Webb does a great job at linking different events and people tied to the recognition of PS. Bonus points for taking the time out to learn more about George Elt instead of focussing on Poland like everyone else.