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The question you pose is one of historiography and not necessarily one of history. Opinions differ widely on this subject and it is often understood that there are two main views on the question; of historical personalism (i.e. that history is forged and made by certain well positioned or particularly excellent or unique individuals) or of structuralism (history is made by economic determinants or factors usually evading the comprehension of those caught in the web of social relations which underpin them).

I think neither view is necessarily true, but there is truth in both. Even though people's actions often outrun their thoughts and intentions, if enough people are willing to believe in the beliefs of a single person, then anything is possible.

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