How the Irish saved civilization : the untold story of Ireland's heroic role from the fall of Rome to the rise of medieval Europe /

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 o...

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Main Author: Cahill, Thomas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Anchor Books, Doubleday, 1996.
Edition:First Anchor books Trade paperback edition.
Series:Cahill, Thomas. Hinges of history ; v. 1.
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