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Viking longships' speed enabled rapid raids and escapes, outpacing land armies.
Viking longships averaged 70-120 miles daily, outpacing cavalry's 20 miles.
The Viking Age marked a swift transition from raiding to state-building.
Ragnar extorted 7,000 pounds of silver from Charles the Bald, weakening his rule.
Viking raids exploited monastic wealth and were responses to overpopulation and shipbuilding advances.
The Great Heathen Army's invasion of England was driven by Ragnar's sons avenging him.
Vikings transitioned from raiders to state builders, influencing European development.
Rollo's ambiguous treaty with France led to the powerful Norman state.
Viking exploration reached North America and influenced European trade routes.
The Varangian Guard was a Viking unit serving Byzantine emperors, known for loyalty.
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