Ireland played a crucial role in preserving Western civilization from "summary" of How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from by Thomas Cahill
Thomas Cahill's book 'How the Irish Saved Civilization' delves into the often-overlooked role that Ireland played in preserving Western civilization during the tumultuous period following the fall of the Roman Empire. Cahill argues that while the rest of Europe was descending into chaos and barbarism, the Irish monks and scholars were diligently copying and preserving the great works of ancient Greece and Rome. The Irish monks, secluded in their remote monasteries, became the guardians of knowledge and learning in a time when much of the classical literature and philosophy was at risk of being lost forever. These monks not only copied the texts but also added their own insights and interpretations, ensuring that the wisdom of the past would be passed down to future generations. One of the most signif...
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