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Book Review of How the Irish Saved Civilization (Hinges of History)

How the Irish Saved Civilization (Hinges of History)
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"The untold story of Ireland's herois role from the fall of Rome to the rise of medieval Europe"
If you are a history buff you'll enjoy Thomas Cahill's exploration of this pivital time. Had it not been for the Irish monks, toiling away in solitude in desolate places, most of the ancient books we have today would have been lost.