Cahill, Thomas

How the Irish Saved Civilization

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ISBN 13:: 9780340637876
author:: Cahill, Thomas
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Sceptre
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 13 x 1.8 centimetres (0.2
Genre:: British & Irish history
Condition:: New
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Rome's legacy was not lost to the sands of time, thanks in part to the efforts of Irish monks and scribes. In the 5th century, these scholars played a crucial role in preserving the written record of Western civilization, copying manuscripts from pagan and Christian writers such as Homer, Virgil, Plato, and Aristotle. This painstaking work not only ensured the survival of classical knowledge but also infused the medieval era with a unique Irish perspective. The preservation of classical texts in Ireland marked a turning point in the evolution of European culture. As the continent's libraries were lost to destruction, the Irish brought their own distinct worldview to the task, sowing the seeds of the lively, diverse cultures that would come to define the Middle Ages. This remarkable story is one of cultural exchange, preservation, and the enduring power of knowledge. Thomas Cahill's narrative is a compelling exploration of how Ireland's contributions to Western civilization helped shape the course of medieval Europe.

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