A poem by the great 18th-century English novelist, journalist, poet, and government agent, Daniel Defoe, whose literary heritage includes more than 500 books, pamphlets, articles, and poems. This satire was created in defense of William III against the attacks of aristocracy and John Tutchin, and became so popular, that more than 80,000 copies were sold in London streets with lightning speed. It resulted in fines, arrests, imprisonments, and even putting the author in the pillory, where Defoe was saluted by the citizens. “The True-Born Englishman” spoke not only in support of the King, but also defended the achievements of the revolution and the law of the new system. Defoe proves that arrogance and self-interest appear the main traits of the nobility and England has no more old aristocracy. Finally, he contrasts personal valour and services to mendacious family conceit.