Celts as carriers of Western civilization from "summary" of How The Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill
The Celts, though often dismissed as barbarians by the Romans, actually played a crucial role in the preservation and transmission of Western civilization. While the Romans were busy conquering and building their vast empire, the Celts were quietly carrying on the legacy of classical learning and culture. They were the true carriers of Western civilization during a time when the Roman Empire was crumbling and knowledge was in danger of being lost. The Celts' commitment to oral tradition and their reverence for learning helped to ensure that the works of the ancient Greeks and Romans were not lost to history. They served as a bridge between the classical world and the medieval world, passing down stories, poetry, and knowledge from one generation to the next. In this way, they kept alive the flame of Western civilization during a dark and tumultuous p...
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