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The Plan… Today: The Vikings – Brief introduction & then you have another project
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The Vikings Easter Sunday 855 CE a Viking force attacked and plundered Paris – known as Sea Raiders – this attack was far from the sea, and struck at the very heart of Charlemagne’s old empire. France was far from being the Viking’s only target, they were everywhere…
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Conquers on a wide scale Viking war parties devastated numerous regions in Europe: – Low Countries (modern Netherlands and Belgium) – Ireland – England – Areas around Mediterranean Sea: Spain & Italy – Sailed down the great rivers of Russia all the way to Constantinople
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Why they came… The Vikings came to Europe with one goal in mind… – Looking for “plunder and glory” Travelled by long ships which allowed them to strike without warning and disappear quickly without any opposition from those who they attacked – The raiding forces ranged from the crew of a single ship to large fleets of a hundred ships or more. Charlemagne’s era of peace was a forgotten lifestyle in Europe… Before you begin, a quick video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AVnKI7UZds
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