Question: Were the Vikings "Barbarians"?
Thesis: Yes, Vikings are Barbarians.
Primary Source 1:
"Raids by seaborne Scandinavian pirates on sites in Britain, especially largely undefended monastic sites, began at the end of the eighth century AD. "
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/vikings/overview_vikings_01.shtml
Primary Source 2:
" The Vikings were made up of landowning chieftains and clan heads, their retainers, freemen, and any energetic young clan members who sought adventure and booty overseas. "
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/628781/Viking
Primary Source 3:
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