History in excess…
Quite some time ago in an introductory note to a re-worked novel Algis Budrys used the phrase… (A literate gloss of the "Great Man" trope.) Can we recognize those who "make history in excess" at the time? Or only after?
We often talk about politicians and other leaders here. Yet we seem to have no dependable means of determining who will make history in excess, or how. And, indeed, are loath to credit anyone living with doing so.
That may be an interesting topic. But I'd prefer another…
What does the mere phrase "History in excess" mean?
As an averred conservative, I have an inkling. I'd like to hear other opinions.