Скачать или смотреть The Viking Legacy and Norwegian Influence in Medieval Ireland

The extensive Norwegian and Danish influence on Ireland's historical development, primarily through archaeological remains and linguistic traces. The author highlights how Scandinavian place names and burial sites around Dublin, such as Kilmainham, reveal a sophisticated society with superior weaponry and unique cultural artefacts like bowl-formed brooches. Beyond military prowess, the Northmen are credited with revolutionising the Irish economy by introducing minted coinage and establishing vital trade networks with Europe. Despite the famous Battle of Clontarf, the "Ostmen" maintained their independence and established their own ecclesiastical structures, including Christ Church Cathedral. Even after the English conquest, the Scandinavian legacy persisted through specific family names and an integrated population that forever altered the island’s social fabric. Ultimately, the sources argue that these settlers provided the foundation for Ireland’s urban growth and its connection to broader Western civilisation.