The era and impact reminds me of Charles Minard’s Infographic of Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia drawn in 1869. Incredible to see the emergence, impact and outcomes of data visualization during this period.
Unfortunately, it’s misleading by including the temperature. According to F. Nightingale it was disease that killed off the soldiers. I suspect she learned of the hand washing from Semmelweis for the Crimea.
The era and impact reminds me of Charles Minard’s Infographic of Napoleon’s Invasion of Russia drawn in 1869. Incredible to see the emergence, impact and outcomes of data visualization during this period.
Unfortunately, it’s misleading by including the temperature. According to F. Nightingale it was disease that killed off the soldiers. I suspect she learned of the hand washing from Semmelweis for the Crimea.
I point out it was disease , not the cold. The included temperature is misleading. IIRC, it was Nightingale who claimed this.
Oops, must stop rereading posts.
I recommend Wainer’s Graphic Discovery for other visual adventures.