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great man theory: a standalone construct

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Historiography

the view that history is shaped chiefly by the deeds of exceptional individuals, heroes and leaders.

In historiography, great man theory refers to the view that history is shaped chiefly by the deeds of exceptional individuals, heroes and leaders. This meaning comes from Carlyle (1841) in On heroes, hero-worship and the heroic in history.[1]

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  1. Carlyle, T. (1841). On heroes, hero-worship and the heroic in history. James Fraser. Open Library record

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