Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. ... They were also one of the most democratic groups in Europe, and they valued their family above all. ... In Gaelic history there are stories of High Kings invading various parts of Britain when they were at their most powerful; more especially Niall of the Nine Hostages who repeatedly invaded Britain and Scotland, conquering the Picts and harrying the Romans as they retreated south. ... To this day, although in Northern Ireland, Armagh is indeed the religious centre of all Ireland. ... The men in this kingdom were ready to form alliances with th...

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By the middle of the 12th century almost all of these bodies had adopted the Rule of St Augustine. ... The dissolution of the monasteries in England by Henry VIII included all those belonging to the Austin Friars. ... As early as 1354 the order had provided 24 popes, 200 cardinals, 7,000 archbishops, 15,000 bishops, 1,560 canonized saints, and 5,000 holy people worthy of canonization, a number since increased to 40,000, and it had included 20 emperors, 10 empresses, 47 kings, 50 queens, and many other royal and noble people. ... The Reformation left not more than 5,000, but this number has sin...

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