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The Hinges of History Ser.: How the Irish Saved Civilization : The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill (1995, Hardcover)

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The perfect St. Patrick's Day gift, and a book in the best tradition of popular history -- the untold story of Ireland's role in maintaining Western culture while the Dark Ages settled on Europe. Every year millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick's Day, but they may not be aware of how great an influence St. Patrick was on the subsequent history of civilization. Not only did he bring Christianity to Ireland, he instilled a sense of literacy and learning that would create the conditions that allowed Ireland to become "the isle of saints and scholars" -- and thus preserve Western culture while Europe was being overrun by barbarians. In this entertaining and compelling narrative, Thomas Cahill tells the story of how Europe evolved from the classical age of Rome to the medieval era. Without Ireland, the transition could not have taken place. Not only did Irish monks and scribes maintain the very record of Western civilization -- copying manuscripts of Greek and Latin writers, both pagan and Christian, while libraries and learning on the continent were forever lost -- they brought their uniquely Irish world-view to the task. As Cahill delightfully illustrates, so much of the liveliness we associate with medieval culture has its roots in Ireland. When the seeds of culture were replanted on the European continent, it was from Ireland that they were germinated. In the tradition of Barbara Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, How The Irish Saved Civilization reconstructs an era that few know about but which is central to understanding our past and our cultural heritage. But it conveys its knowledge with a winking wit that aptly captures the sensibility of the unsung Irish who relaunched civilization.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0385418485
ISBN-13
9780385418485
eBay Product ID (ePID)
944058

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Book Title
How the Irish Saved Civilization : The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
Author
Thomas Cahill
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Ancient / General, General, Library & Information Science / General, History / Medieval, Europe / Ireland, Europe / General, Books & Reading
Publication Year
1995
Genre
Art, Education, Literary Criticism, Language Arts & Disciplines, History
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.5in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.7in
Item Weight
14.9 Oz

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Series Volume Number
Vol. 1
Lc Classification Number
Da930.5.C34 1995
Reviews
Mr. Cahill's book will remain an entirely engaging, delectable voyage into th edistant past, a small treasure." --N.Y. Time "Lovely and engrossing." --L.A. Times "Cahill's lively prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." --The Boston Globe, Mr. Cahill's book will remain an entirely engaging, delectable voyage into th edistant past, a small treasure." --N.Y. Times "Lovely and engrossing." --L.A. Times "Cahill's lively prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." --The Boston Globe, Mr. Cahill's book will remain an entirely engaging, delectable voyage into th edistant past, a small treasure." -- N.Y. Times "Lovely and engrossing." -- L.A. Times "Cahill's lively prose breathes life into a 1,600-year-old history." -- The Boston Globe
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
94-028130
Dewey Decimal
941.5
Series
The Hinges of History Ser.
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes

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by boodlehandSep 10, 2019
A fascinating an enjoyable read.
I first checked this book out at the local library, listening to it on CD's. I have some "Celtic" dna, but what is more interesting to me is how such an important slice of European history has been sidelined . It just shows that those who usually write history will exaggerate their own contributions to the neglect of others. The Irish never built great cities, so there are few relics of their past contributions. They did not have a written language until after 400 AD., thus there is not much that reveals their historic contributions. The book is totally exciting and rewarding to read. I now have a hardcopy and audio copy of this book. I wanted to check their sources of data, hence the desire to have a written copy. This is one of my favorite books in my library. What a great read.Read full review
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by djr1208Jun 30, 2017
Round Out Your History Section
Cahill writes with a lance! Witty, intelligent, precise and biting. How The Irish Saved Civilization is a must have, must read for anyone truly interesting in depth and magnitude of Irish influence in modern history
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by lac27787Feb 10, 2024
Great Book
All things written about history, or past is fine with me. I love it all and this is one that I really really cared a lot about great Book.
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by domwash76Aug 07, 2019
Western civilization would not be possible without the events contained in this book
Very interesting read. Recommended for anyone who loves learning about history.
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by chhearnApr 10, 2022
rome-irish history with positive christian perspective.
ordered a copy after several references to cahill's book (epoch times)...enjoyable read. book came in fine condition..
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The Hinges of History Ser.: How the Irish Saved Civilization : The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe by Thomas Cahill (1995, Hardcover)

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A fascinating an enjoyable read.

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Western civilization would not be possible without the events contained in this book

rome-irish history with positive christian perspective.

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