Philip Jacob

The Heavy Chains of History

· Philip Jacob

Note to archeologists and readers: this was written a long time ago and is maintained simply for historical reasons.

“Look back, and we see centuries marked by conflict, hardship, even hatred among the people of these islands," he said in a speech beside Mr. Paisley, Mr. McGuinness and Mr. Ahern. “Look forward, and we see the chance to shake off those heavy chains of history."

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