# Lord Roberts — The Great Illusion character guide

> Lord Roberts in The Great Illusion by Norman Angell.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

British field marshal, referenced for his views on national defense.

## Relationships

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

_rivalry_

Roberts, a military leader, advocated for national preparedness and conscription, clashing with Angell's pacifist economic views.

## In the story

### [Unchanging Human Nature](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/iii-unchanging-human-nature)

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.

### [II: Armament, but Not Alone Armament](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/ii-armament-but-not-alone-armament)

Mentioned in the context of a coadjutor discussing a large Naval Budget, representing the 'practical man' school of thought.

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