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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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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