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How the Irish Saved Civilization : ウィキペディア英語版 | How the Irish Saved Civilization
''How The Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe'' is a non-fiction historical book written by Thomas Cahill. Cahill argues a case for the Irish people's critical role in preserving Western Civilization from utter destruction by the Huns and the Germanic tribes (Visigoths, Franks, Angles, Saxons, Ostrogoths, etc.). The book retells the story from the collapse of the Roman Empire and the pivotal role played by members of the clergy at the time. A particular focus is placed upon Saint Patrick and retells his early struggles through slavery; basically retelling portions of ''The Confession of Saint Patrick''. Early parts of the book examine Ireland before Patrick and the role of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Particular focus is placed upon Saint Columba and the monks he trained and the monasteries he set up in the Hiberno-Scottish mission. These holy men, according to Cahill, „single-handedly refounded European civilization throughout the continent.“ (p. 4) ==Publication and reception==
''How the Irish Saved Civilization'' was first published in March 1995 and appeared on the ''New York Times'' Bestseller List for almost two years.〔(【引用サイトリンク】publisher=Random House )〕 It was favourably reviewed in many general interest quality newspapers and magazines. However, it also provoked a number of critiques from other reviewers, some of whom qualified or outright rejected the main thesis, and some of whom pointed out factual mistakes. such as the misrepresented nature of the Germanic takeover of the Roman Empire. Lisa M. Bitel states in her review, in ''The Catholic Historical Review'', that Cahill takes an "essentially Gibbon-esque view" and that the book is "pure and simple, a traditional legend of saints."〔
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