by Thomas Cahill
The titular question of Thomas Cahill’s first Hinges of History book is one that gets people interested in picking it up. Yet the length of How the Irish Saved Civilization brings into question on if Cahill adequately answers his own question with such a slender book that promoted becoming a bestse...
I do get why this book on "How the Irish Saved Civilization" was a bestseller. Not only is it the perfect gift for St Patrick's Day, it is entertaining and readable. But I also found it superficial and not reliable. It may be the contrast with some really fine histories and biographies I've read lat...
Interesting, but not as exciting as most Irish tales. It amazed me that Romes influence over Ireland despite there being a break in communication between the two, at one point for nearly 150 years.
Bain of my 9th grade existence.
I learned from this book and formed many an argument against Cahill's ideas.His facts weren't necessarily true, his assertions were decidedly biased and his love of the classical world bordered on irrelevant to the book.I prefer Berresford Ellis but Cahill's cadence and tone was refreshing and the b...
Sure, the title grossly overstates the case, but this is a very readable, highly entertaining account of one little aspect of the Middle Ages.
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