The Vikings were a group of seafaring Scandinavian warriors who attacked and plundered the coasts of Europe from the eighth to the eleventh centuries C.E. While their ruthless tactics and willingness to target holy sites gave them a feared reputation across Europe, the Vikings were also accomplished explorers and traders who settled in many of the lands they raided. Over time, Viking culture became intertwined with the people they conquered, leaving a legacy reflected in modern literature,... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2022. 3p.