# Lecky — The Great Illusion character guide

> Lecky in The Great Illusion by Norman Angell.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Lecky

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

## Who they are

Irish historian and essayist, quoted on historical and moral topics.

## Relationships

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

_professional_

Lecky, a historian, may have influenced Angell's ideas on progress and civilization, with Angell citing his work.

## In the story

### [IV: Methods](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/iv-methods)

Cited for his observation that educated judges in the eighteenth century still condemned people for witchcraft.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/endnotes)

Cited for his History of the Rise and Influence of the Spirit of Rationalism in Europe, discussing the Crusades and religious enthusiasm.

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