Part 3: The Viking Raids (965AD-976AD) "The Rise of the Vikings: A 962AD Memoir"

The Viking raids began in 965AD, when a group of Norsemen sailed up the River Seine and sacked the city of Rouen. This was the first of many raids that would take place over the next decade. The Vikings would sail up rivers and coastal waters, attacking and plundering towns and villages along the way.

The raids were devastating for the people of the region. The Vikings would often take whatever they wanted, including food, livestock, and even slaves. They would also burn down buildings and churches, leaving destruction in their wake.

The raids continued for the next decade, with the Vikings attacking towns and villages all along the coast of Europe. In 976AD, the Vikings finally reached their peak, when they sacked the city of Paris. This was the most devastating raid of all, and it left the city in ruins.

The Viking raids had a profound effect on the people of Europe. They caused fear and panic, and many people fled their homes in search of safety. The raids also caused economic disruption, as trade and commerce were disrupted.

The Viking raids eventually ended in 976AD, when the Vikings were defeated by the Franks at the Battle of Hastings. This marked the end of the Viking Age, and the beginning of a new era in European history.