Comments by "robs2020" (@sbor2020) on "the half-truths of David Starkey" video.

  1. David Starkey is known for promoting the "great man" view of history, which focuses on influential individuals - typically powerful leaders whose decisions and actions are seen as the primary drivers of historical change. This perspective often downplays the roles of broader social, economic, and cultural forces, and the role of ordinary people. So he highlights how figures like Henry VIII shaped the English Reformation, arguing that Henry's personal desires and decisions were the main catalysts. By doing so he oversimplifies history, ignoring the contributions of ordinary people and the complex interplay of societal factors. In his analysis of the riots, Starkey similarly emphasises the role of a single major actor, "two-tier Keir" Starmer, portraying him as the primary influence while relegating the actions of the rioters to a secondary status. This reflects the same "great man" approach, focusing on a central figure at the expense of a broader understanding of the events.
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