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Thomas CahillHow the Irish Saved Civilization: The Untold Story of Ireland's Heroic Role from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of Medieval Europe
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
Essay Topics
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What is Cahill’s thesis? What evidence supports it?
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What were Irish society and religion like before conversion to Christianity?
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Who was Patricius (Patrick)? Why was he successful in converting Irish pagans to Christianity, according to Cahill?
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