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An 8 page paper which examines the history, impact, and legacy of the Viking invasions of Europe. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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the time. While the Vikings clearly get a horrible reputation in many respects, and perhaps rightfully so, they were also clearly responsible for many changes that occurred in various parts
of Europe that they invaded. While they were feared by all of Europe at the beginning of their invasions, they slowly settled
down and many became a very active part of the cultures they had invaded. In the end, Europe became a very different place due to the invasions of the Vikings,
changing history and cultures forever. The following paper examines the history of Viking invasion and the legacy and impact left by the Viking invasions. Legacy of the Viking
Invasions of Europe "The earliest reference to a raid on England by Vikings - a collective term referring to the peoples of Scandinavia, primarily Norway and Denmark - dates from
789. This was followed by the dramatic attack on the island monastery of Lindisfarne in 793" (Channel 4, 2008). That one attack apparently began invasions that would last for 300
years or so. In that time they invaded many different regions, primarily England, Ireland, France and Scotland (Channel 4, 2008). One author offers the following information, summing up much of
the events: "For three hundred years, between the late eighth century and the late 11th century, Scandinavian invasions strongly influenced the course of history in all of northern Europe and
beyond. Vikings invaded the eastern side of Britain in the late ninth century, and for nearly a hundred years afterwards this part of Britain was under the Danelaw. At first
these invasions brought violence and destruction but, over time, this changed. Peaceful trading replaced violence and Viking settlers became absorbed into local communities" (The Six Parishes of Saxonshore Benefice,
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