How the Irish saved civilization : the untold story of Ireland's heroic role from the fall of Rome to the rise of medieval Europe
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Published
New York : Nan A. Talese, Doubleday, ©1995., New York : Nan A. Talese, Doubleday, [1995].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
x, 246 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
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Berthoud Community Library District - NONFICTION | 941.501 CAH | On Shelf | |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Books -- Ireland -- History -- 400-1400.
Civilization, Classical -- Study and teaching -- Ireland.
Europe -- Civilization -- Irish influences.
Ireland -- Civilization -- To 1172.
Learning and scholarship -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500.
Manuscripts -- Ireland -- History.
Monastic libraries -- Ireland.
Scriptoria -- Ireland.
Transmission of texts -- Ireland.
Civilization, Classical -- Study and teaching -- Ireland.
Europe -- Civilization -- Irish influences.
Ireland -- Civilization -- To 1172.
Learning and scholarship -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500.
Manuscripts -- Ireland -- History.
Monastic libraries -- Ireland.
Scriptoria -- Ireland.
Transmission of texts -- Ireland.
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Published
New York : Nan A. Talese, Doubleday, ©1995., New York : Nan A. Talese, Doubleday, [1995].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
The story of how Irish scholars preserved Greek and Roman classics, Jewish and Christian writings, and other writings that might have otherwise been lost when the Roman Empire collapsed.
Target Audience
Adult
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Cahill, T. (1995). How the Irish saved civilization: the untold story of Ireland's heroic role from the fall of Rome to the rise of medieval Europe (First edition.). Nan A. Talese, Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cahill, Thomas. 1995. How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe. Nan A. Talese, Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cahill, Thomas. How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe Nan A. Talese, Doubleday, 1995.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Cahill, Thomas. How the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe First edition., Nan A. Talese, Doubleday, 1995.
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