First published 1995
When the Roman Empire fell, Europe plunged into the Dark Ages. But in unconquered Ireland, monks and scribes labored to preserve the great works of Western civilization - from Greek and Roman classics to Jewish and Christian texts. As these Irish scholars spread learning across Europe, they left an indelible mark on medieval culture, reigniting the spark of civilization.
Genres: history, non-fiction, medieval, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: historical
Setting: Europe, Ireland
Period: 400-1400, Medieval, 500-1500, To 1172
246 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday & Company, Inc.