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Clash of Civilisations: The Viking and the English

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.

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Clash of Civilisations: The Viking and the English

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  1. Clash of Civilisations: The Viking and the English

  2. most interesting peoples then • deep scars everywhere • the Vikings were mislabeled • almost legendary battles • Viking world explored

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Chapter 2 – The English and the Norse • both sides divided, plagued by conflict • Norse battle prowess compensates • English armies and lands disorganised • important battles

  6. Chapter 3 – Traces today • discoveries and remnants of the Old Tongue - treasure - weapons and armour - settlements - words, names of places

  7. 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

  8. Anderson, Mark. “Vikings in England”. Web. 28.03.2011 http://www.globe-hoppers.com/vikings.html 2. Gauge, Arild. “Daily life in the Viking Society”. Web. 14.03.2011. http://www.arild-hauge.com/elife.htm 3. Richards, Julien. The Vikings – A short introduction.Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005. Print. 4. Multiple Anonymous Authors. “The Viking Network”. Web.14.03.2011. http://www.viking.no/e/travels/etrade.htm

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