The Great Illusion · Character
Lecky
Irish historian and essayist, quoted on historical and moral topics.
minor
Also known as Mr. Lecky
First appearance: the great illusion
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Cited for his observation that educated judges in the eighteenth century still condemned people for witchcraft.
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With Norman Angell (professional): Lecky, a historian, may have influenced Angell's ideas on progress and civilization, with Angell citing his work. In IV: Methods: Cited for his observation that educated judges in the…
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