Viking Raids: Shifts in Power and Strategy

This chapter examines the pivotal raiding of Dorstad in 834 and its role in transforming Viking raiding patterns across Northern Europe. It highlights the strategic motivations behind these attacks, the shift from military actions to organized raids, and the profound social and political impacts of Viking incursions. The narrative also explores the complex interactions between Vikings and local populations, emphasizing the blending of cultures and loyalties during this tumultuous period.