Summary:
The book explores the pivotal role of Irish monks and scribes during the Dark Ages in preserving the literary and intellectual heritage of ancient Greece and Rome. It credits them with transcribing and safeguarding classical texts, thus ensuring the transmission of Western civilization's foundational knowledge to future generations.
Key points:
1. Roman Empire's Fall: The book starts with the fall of the Roman Empire and the Irish's role in preserving lost classical knowledge.
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