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How the Irish Saved Civilization

Pages
256
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover how a remote island became the unlikely savior of Western civilization. While Europe plunged into the Dark Ages after Rome's fall, Irish monks and scholars diligently preserved classical knowledge. This book reveals their crucial role in safeguarding ancient texts and later reintroducing learning to the continent, shaping the medieval world.

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