How the Irish saved civilization
Subtitle: the untold story of Ireland's heroic role from the fall of Rome to the rise of medieval Europe
By: Thomas Cahill.
Series: G.K. Hall large print nonfiction series
Publisher: G.K. Hall
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Thorndike, Me
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
Subjects: Learning and scholarship -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500.; Civilization, Classical -- Study and teaching -- Ireland.; Books -- Ireland -- History -- 400-1400.; Manuscripts -- Ireland -- History.; Monastic libraries -- Ireland.; Transmission of texts -- Ireland.; Scriptoria -- Ireland.; Large type books.; Ireland -- Civilization -- To 1172.; Europe -- Civilization -- Irish influences.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-277).