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... It seems the Vikings did as much trading as they did raiding. ... The contemporary references we have about the Vikings stem mainly from sources in Western Europe who had bitter experiences with the invaders, so were most likely presented with the worst side of the Vikings. ... Even though the town dwelling Vikings kept cattle, farmed, and fished to meet their household needs, the towns probably depended on agricultural supplies from outlying areas. ... The expansion of the Vikings was probably triggered by a population growth out stepping the capacities of domestic resources. ... The abundance of iron in their region and their ability to forge it into weapons and arm everyone setting off on raids helped give the Vikings the upper hand in most battles. ... Unfortunately, in the picture handed down to us in written accounts, the Vikings are portrayed as terrible robbers and bandits, this is strictly a single sided view; and, while the above statement is probably true, they had other traits as well.
Approximate Word count = 627
Approximate Pages = 2.5
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