Rameses the not so great

Should Rameses II have been so concerned about his reputation in history? Is historical reputation important for leaders today? Why, or why not?

Rameses II should have been concerned with his reputation, for it gave him power over others. Although I personally disagree with this form of power, it brought Rameses power for a long time and fame for much longer. If it weren't for his fame, he probably would not have stayed in rule for so long, and as for fame, up until the late 19th century A.D., he was thought as a great King, but recent information tells us that much of his fame was false.