Tag Archives: History

It Wasn’t Supposed To Be Like This

Posted on November 29, 2024 by fitzjameshorse

There are two things that can be said about the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. The first thing is that it has worked out better than we all thought. The second is that it has worked out worse than we … Continue reading →

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History Is Not Dead…But Politics Probably Is Dead

Posted on August 5, 2023 by fitzjameshorse

So it turns out that Francis Fukuyama was wrong. History has not ended. I am not sure I ever wanted to believe that. It always seemed to me that there was just too much unfinished business in the world…the Middle … Continue reading →

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The Right Side Of History…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by fitzjameshorse

We all want to be on the “right” side of History The problem with History is that it usually takes a long time. If a 14th century peasant was transported to the 17th century, he may not notice a lot … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Commemoration

Posted on February 16, 2018 by fitzjameshorse

This year will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Association. No doubt a lot of events planned. This one looks interesting. Of course a lot of organisations etc will be wrapping themselves in the Civil Rights cause. Some … Continue reading →

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The Belfast Blitz 1941

Posted on April 18, 2016 by fitzjameshorse

in 1941, Belfast was bombed by th German Luftwaffe. During four nights of bombing, up to 950 Belfast civilians were killed. The city was inadequately defended and the infrastructure and emergency planning was woeful. My Uncle Jackie often talked about … Continue reading →

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David Cameron Fails His History Test

Posted on April 20, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Oh dear. Did you spot the horrible history mistake that David Cameron made yesterday. Seemingly he wont be doing deals with the Scottish Nationalist Party because it is unprecedented for nationalist parties to have influence in the politics of the … Continue reading →

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A History Footnote

Posted on April 4, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

As many of you will know, I collect Irish stamps. Take a look at this envelope and stamp I bought today….very cheaply. A few pence.  This is an envelope posted in Cork on 8th May 1941. The stamp is a … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago…In Texas.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

Two years ago today. Or to be more precise….Monday 11th February 2013…. I was in Texas. For several years, I had been involved in various “History” forums online and struck up a friendship with a very good PhD student in … Continue reading →

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When Does History Begin?

Posted on January 30, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I was thinking the other day about Francis Fukuyama and his thesis that History has ended. We are now so evolved as people that we have reached the point where we are supposed to be. The Fall of the Berlin … Continue reading →

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Seán Lemass -Terence O’Neill Stamp

Posted on January 24, 2015 by fitzjameshorse

I was 12 years old when Seán Lemass travelled to Stormont to meet Terence O’Neill, the first meeting between an Irish Taoiseach and the “Prime Minister” (sic) of Norn Iron….a meeting which infuriated Norn Iron unionists …including Rev Ian Paisley … Continue reading →

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