The vikings were vicious in their raids on European cities. They would burn monasteries for treasure, hold village people hostage, and leave a path of destruction. Although they would destroy many cities, the vikings left a big influence on the way Europe would be shaped today.
One of the main things that vikings influenced was feudalism. Ever since Charlamagne’s death, his empire was split between his sons. The empire was falling apart, so the vikings took advantage. The government couldn’t keep their people safe, so instead they fled to a “safer” place. The local nobles of the villages stood up to villages, which threw out the kings and government. The nobles actions lead to the popularity of feudalism. The concept of feudalism was based
One of the main things that vikings influenced was feudalism. Ever since Charlamagne’s death, his empire was split between his sons. The empire was falling apart, so the vikings took advantage. The government couldn’t keep their people safe, so instead they fled to a “safer” place. The local nobles of the villages stood up to villages, which threw out the kings and government. The nobles actions lead to the popularity of feudalism. The concept of feudalism was based