What have the Irish ever done for us?: Fascinating stories of how Irish people have made a difference in the world over the centuries

By David Forsythe

For centuries the Irish have had an impact on the world far beyond what you would expect for a tiny nation on the edge of Europe.In What have the Irish ever done for us? we learn how the Irish have:Saved European culture Inspired the Chinese economic miracleRevolutionised global agricultureBrought water to Los AngelesSplit the atomFounded modern economicsBuilt the White HouseInvented the submarine and the tankCreated drinking chocolateAnd many more fascinating stories!The book is arranged into 51 short chapters and covers a wide range of topics including how the Irish built New York, why a Cork woman was awarded Israel's highest honour and how the Irish helped create the modern-day horror boom.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1520699220
• ISBN13: 9781520699226
• Release Date: March 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"