Vikings: Raiders From The Sea (casemate Short History)
by Kim Hjardar /
2017 / English / PDF
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From the 9th to the 11th century, Viking ships
landed on almost every shore in the Western world. Viking ravages
united the Spanish kingdoms and stopped Charlemagne and the Franks'
advance in Europe. Wherever Viking ships roamed, enormous suffering
followed in their wake, but the encounter between cultures changed
both European and Nordic societies.
From the 9th to the 11th century, Viking ships
landed on almost every shore in the Western world. Viking ravages
united the Spanish kingdoms and stopped Charlemagne and the Franks'
advance in Europe. Wherever Viking ships roamed, enormous suffering
followed in their wake, but the encounter between cultures changed
both European and Nordic societies.
Employing sail technology and using unpredictable strategies, the
Vikings could strike suddenly, attack with great force, then
withdraw with stolen goods or captives. Viking society was highly
militarised, honour was everything and losing one’s reputation was
worse than death. Offending another man’s honour could only be
resolved through combat or blood revenge.
Employing sail technology and using unpredictable strategies, the
Vikings could strike suddenly, attack with great force, then
withdraw with stolen goods or captives. Viking society was highly
militarised, honour was everything and losing one’s reputation was
worse than death. Offending another man’s honour could only be
resolved through combat or blood revenge.
This short history of the Vikings discusses how they raided across
Europe even reaching America, discussing their ships, weapons and
armour, and unique way of life.
This short history of the Vikings discusses how they raided across
Europe even reaching America, discussing their ships, weapons and
armour, and unique way of life.
