Sir Arthur Edward Guinness, 4th Earl of Iveagh, scion of the family that gifted nearby Kenwood House to the nation, tells of his family’s rise from humble beginnings in rural Ireland to create the world’s largest brewery and the iconic Guinness brand. Drawing on family archives, letters and photographs, this fascinating, personal account tells of the struggles and passions of earlier generations of the Guinness family, set within the context of Ireland’s troubled history. This story encompasses family drama, business innovation and great philanthropy.