Clash of Civilisations: The Viking and the

English

• most interesting peoples then

• deep scars everywhere

• the Vikings were mislabeled

• almost legendary battles

• Viking world explored

• Chapter 1: Dwelling into the Viking Mist - an overview of the Viking culture, from society to weapons.

• Chapter 2: The English and the Norse – a small part of their common history

• Chapter 3: Traces today – information on some of the many legacies from that time

Chapter 1 – Dwelling into the Viking Mist

• “Viking” used late, newcomers remained rather unknown

• society based on honour above all else

• common occupations and activities

• life governed by war

• preferred weapon types

Chapter 2 – The English and the Norse

• both sides divided, plagued by conflict

• Norse battle prowess compensates

• English armies and lands disorganised

• important battles

Chapter 3 – Traces today

• discoveries and remnants of the Old Tongue

- treasure - weapons and armour - settlements - words, names of places

• The Vikings conquered vast lands

• proved themselves to be settlers

• conquered used as stepping stones

• invaders feared because of the unknown

• memories still scar the land

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http://www.arild-hauge.com/elife.htm

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http://www.viking.no/e/travels/etrade.htm