# The Englishman — Liberalism character guide

> The Englishman in Liberalism by L. T. Hobhouse.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Englishman

**First appearance:** 0000-i-before-liberalism

## Who they are

Generic representative of English liberal character.

## In the story

### [II: Fiscal Liberty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/liberalism_se/chapters/ii-fiscal-liberty)

Referenced as the subject of arbitrary taxation by the Stuarts, representing the broader English experience.

### [Local, Racial, and National Liberty](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/liberalism_se/chapters/vii-local-racial-and-national-liberty)

Referenced implicitly as the 'white man' who must learn to rule his own life before interfering with others.

### [The Future of Liberalism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/liberalism_se/chapters/ix-the-future-of-liberalism)

Used to describe the imperialist attitude of the born ruler of the world during the period of optimism and expansion.

## Links

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