The Irish Empire - The Story of the Irish Abroad

Never before has interest in Ireland and things Irish been so widespread. The Irish have achieved a new wold status exemplified by overseas business entrepreneurs, oceans of writers, filmmakers, and musicians, internationally known politicians, and now the idea of reconciliation in Northern Ireland moves closer to becoming a reality. So how did the people of such a small and poor nation gain such international repute and influence? The Irish Empire provides a fascinating history of the Irish diaspora and how, over the last four hundred years, Ireland's emigrants triumphed over adversity to build an empire of their own abroad.