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stages of the Viking raids, Anglo-Saxon monastic treasures provided a ready means to reward
one’s war band. Later, as Denmark developed into a state society, the desire for portable wealth
was supplemented by a desire for territorial control. Similarly, the giving of silver arm rings was
augmented by the giving of rights to land. The division of the great estates of England was
accelerated by the presence of Scandinavians, sharing land tenure between their followers in
return for continued allegiance and support.
Key texts
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Graham-Campbell, J., Batey, C., Clarke, H., Page, R.I. and Price, N.S., 1994. Cultural atlas of the Viking world.
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Hall, R.A., 1990. Viking Age archaeology in Britain and Ireland. Princes Risborough: Shire Publications.
Hall, R.A., 1994. Viking Age York. London: Batsford/English Heritage.
Richards, J.D., 1991. Viking Age England. London: Batsford/English Heritage.
Ritchie, A., 1993. Viking Scotland. London: Batsford/Historic Scotland.
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