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Issue48: The study of history places too much on individuals. The most significant events and trends in history were made possible not by the famous few, but by groups of people whose identities have long been forgotten.

When we talk about World War Two, the names of Churchill, Eisenhower, and Hitler would soon come into our minds as if they were history makers. Did they really make the history or just the other way around? As for me, although they played a pivotal role in the process of history, they were not the determinants.

To begin with, looking through history, it is not hard for us to point out several shining names during every event, however, this hardly indicates that they created history. Actually, most of their fame is due to their ability of being a leader and hold the opinions same with a group people. These famous people could do nothing if no people advocate them. Even Hitler who went against the trend of society was advocated by most German people at that time. That’s why leaders make speech to gain advocacy, scientists want to apply for aid from governments and singers try their best to attract more fans. Yes, all people need advocacy, especially famous people who have the ambitions to make a difference. So it is the group of people whose identity are easily to be forgotten that are in charge of the development of history.  
   
Have you ever imagined that what if society has not provided these so-called famous people stages to show their talents? For instance, Churchill who had great talents in military encouraged British people to fight for their freedom and his courage results in his taking off in history. Consider, if Germany has not invaded England or even there is no World War Two at all, Churchill would most likely to be one of those ordinary people who are easily to be forgotten. It would be the same when it comes to Eisenhower and many other so-called people.

Even if it is historical events created these famous persons and the real driving force are the group of people behind them, it is on the philosophy side for historians to emphasis on these famous few. The reason why it is them not others to make a difference and be well-known to everybody is that they are representative of people’s interests and are adored by them. Thus, to some extent, their ideas and characters reflect most ordinary people. Obviously, it is hard or even impossible for historians to study every person during a certain period, so the best and most efficient way to know about people of a certain period should be studying the persons they advocated.

Admittedly, some famous scientists created many inventions which dramatically changed the way people live and contribute to the development of history. The advent of cellphone and internet changed the way people live and bring about the information time. It is the Wright brothers that invented plane which made the world smaller. In these cases, these inventors or scientists should be remembered by history. Undoubtedly, the character of famous people would have an influence on history to some extent. Take Chamberlain who was the English prime minister before World War Two for instance. If he didn’t adopt “Policy of Appeasement” and took Churchill’s suggestion, England could win over Germany more quickly and reduce their sacrifice.

To sum up, history has recorded the process of world including people, countries and societies. Many factors besides human beings, such as economy, disaster or weather could affect history or even alter history. There is no doubt that these famous people have a significant influence on history, but compared to the force of individuals, the influence of them is really ignorable. However, to some extent, famous people reflect character, ideas and opinions of ordinary people. Thus, there is no fault in studying history by emphasis on the famous few although they are not history maker. And, historian should also pay more attention to groups of people.

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