The Great Illusion · Character
Lord Roberts
British field marshal, referenced for his views on national defense.
minor
First appearance: the great illusion
Lord Roberts's tie to Norman Angell is one of the pressures that moves The Great Illusion—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Used as an example of a modern military leader who does not engage in the barbaric practices of ancient warriors, illustrating change in human nature.
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- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Naval Power Advocates
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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