# Sir C. P. Lucas — The Great Illusion character guide

> Sir C. P. Lucas in The Great Illusion by Norman Angell.

**Role:** minor

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

## Who they are

British colonial historian, referenced on colonial administration.

## In the story

### [VII: How Colonies Are Owned](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_great_illusion_se/chapters/vii-how-colonies-are-owned)

Quoted as a leading authority on colonial questions, his description of British colonial policy highlights that colonists must be left to rule themselves and cannot be made amenable by force.

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