📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.1.4 The Vikings and Danish invasions
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From about AD 789, the Vikings from Denmark and Norway began raiding Britain. They attacked monasteries along the coast, stealing treasure and taking captives. The Vikings were skilled sailors and warriors. Over time, they began to settle in Britain, particularly in the east and north of England, in an area that became known as the Danelaw.
Key Facts
- Vikings from Denmark and Norway raided from ~AD 789
- They attacked monasteries along the coast
- Settled in eastern and northern England (the Danelaw)
King Alfred the Great of Wessex fought against the Vikings and eventually made peace with them. He agreed to let the Vikings keep the Danelaw in exchange for peace. Alfred is the only English king to be called 'the Great'. He is also remembered for promoting education and establishing a legal code. His grandson Athelstan later became the first king of all England.
Key Facts
- Alfred the Great of Wessex fought the Vikings
- Alfred agreed to the Danelaw boundary
- Alfred is the only English king called 'the Great'
- Athelstan was the first king of all England
📝 学习笔记
- Vikings来自Denmark和Norway。
- 来自Denmark和Norway的Vikings大约从公元789年开始侵袭
- 他们袭击了沿海的修道院
- 定居在England东部和北部（即Danelaw）
- Danelaw是Vikings在England东部和北部定居的区域。
- 来自Denmark和Norway的Vikings大约从公元789年开始侵袭
- 他们袭击了沿海的修道院
- 定居在England东部和北部（即Danelaw）
- Wessex的King Alfred the Great对抗Vikings，他是唯一一位被称为“the Great”的English国王。
- 来自Denmark和Norway的Vikings大约从公元789年开始侵袭
- 他们袭击了沿海的修道院
- 定居在England东部和北部（即Danelaw）
- Athelstan，Alfred the Great的孙子，成为all England的第一位国王。
- 来自Denmark和Norway的Vikings大约从公元789年开始侵袭
- 他们袭击了沿海的修道院
- 定居在England东部和北部（即Danelaw）
- Vikings袭击了沿海的修道院，窃取财宝并抓走俘虏。
- 来自Denmark和Norway的Vikings大约从公元789年开始侵袭
- 他们袭击了沿海的修道院
- 定居在England东部和北部（即Danelaw）
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