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In school we learn about about people like "Alexander the Great" and "Ramses the Great" But what sets these people apart from others as "Great", is there some set definition or standard that a leader/conquerer has to live up to in order to earn the title of "great"?

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Are there any historical examples of the leaders of a country deliberately harming the citizens in order to blame it on an enemy and pass it off as propoganda?

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Is france portrayed as a 'good guy' or 'bad guy' in modern Japanese history education?

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How accurate is Nas' portrayal of Africa In his song 'i can' (lyrics in post)?

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In school we learn about about people like "Alexander the Great" and "Ramses the Great" But what sets these people apart from others as "Great", is there some set definition or standard that a leader/conquerer has to live up to in order to earn the title of "great"?	1
Are there any historical examples of the leaders of a country deliberately harming the citizens in order to blame it on an enemy and pass it off as propoganda?	1
Is france portrayed as a 'good guy' or 'bad guy' in modern Japanese history education?	1
How accurate is Nas' portrayal of Africa In his song 'i can' (lyrics in post)?	0