Rollo and the Rise of Normandy

This chapter explores the transformation of Rollo, a Viking leader who established Normandy through military and political maneuvers with the Frankish king Charles the Simple. It examines Rollo's conversion to Christianity and the subsequent assimilation of Vikings into local societies, marking a significant shift from their pagan roots. The narrative highlights the sociopolitical evolution of Viking culture, contrasting the lives of ordinary farmers with elite leaders during the 900s AD.