# John M. Robertson — The Great Illusion character guide

> John M. Robertson in The Great Illusion by Norman Angell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. John M. Robertson, John

**First appearance:** 0003-the-great-illusion

## Who they are

British politician and writer, cited on economic and historical subjects.

## Relationships

### [William James](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/characters/william_james)

_professional_

Both were intellectuals and writers, likely engaging in scholarly debate or correspondence on philosophical and political topics.

### [Norman Angell](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/characters/norman_angell)

_friendship_

Both were rationalist writers and critics of militarism, likely sharing similar views and possibly supporting each other's work.

### [Theodore Roosevelt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/characters/theodore_roosevelt)

_rivalry_

Robertson, a liberal rationalist, likely criticized Roosevelt's aggressive foreign policy and militarism.

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