This chapter explores the significance of Christianity in the context of conquest and rule. It discusses how the Christian faith of leaders like Spain Forkbeard set them apart from previous raiders, and highlights the influence of Christianity on societal hierarchies and the involvement of chaplains in conquests.
Pagan Viking Sea Kings spend the 10th and 11th centuries morphing into Christian monarchs. But with rulers like Harald Bluetooth and Svein Forkbeard it's debatable whether things will be any less horrific for Scandinavia's neighbors