Scriptoria, the importance of 7-8th cen. Irish monasteriesDescribe the importance of Irish monasteries in Europe in the 7th and 8th centuries. Define scriptoria. Why were monasteries involved in the production of manuscripts?

Scriptoria, the importance of 7-8th cen. Irish monasteriesDescribe the importance of Irish monasteries in Europe in the 7th and 8th centuries. Define scriptoria. Why were monasteries involved in the production of manuscripts?