[xboxnolifes]

I find this applies to far more than just history. Anything attempting to get widespread appeal must be simplified. So much so, that whenever I notice an agreed upon understanding shared by the mainstream, I start to suspect that it's likely wrong (at least, wrong enough).

[jongjong]

Agreed, same with business/entrepreneurship. Employees don't get much credit, even the really talented ones. Also, competitors don't get any credit, even though they may have added valuable competitive pressure which may have inspired and steered the winner to success. Who gets to be the front-man/front-woman for success is heavily timing and luck-oriented.