The term Viking‚ though used to denote ship-borne explorers‚ traders and warriors‚ is actually a verb describing the acts of the Norsemen who originated in Norway‚ Iceland‚ Denmark and Sweden and raided the coasts of the British Isles‚ France and other parts of Europe from the late 8th century to the 11th century. This period of European history (generally dated to 793–1066) is often referred to as the Viking Age. It may also be used to denote the entire populations of these countries and their settlements
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curtains‚ bed linen‚ duvets‚ Mattresses‚ pillows‚ bathroom wares‚ furniture‚ and houseware among others. JYSK operates more than 2‚100 stores located in 36 countries. The group primarily operates in Europe and China. It is headquartered in Brabrand‚ Denmark and employs around 18‚500 people. As a private held entity‚ JYSK Holding is not obliged to release its financials. KEY FACTS Head Office JYSK Holding A/S Sodalsparken 18 8220 Brabrand DNK Phone 45 89 39 75 00 Fax 45 89 39 75 01 Web Address
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The Vikings came from what is known as Sweden‚ Norway‚ and Denmark. During the time from the 8th to the 11th centuries the Vikings traveled in their longboats to the British Isles and the coast of Europe raiding the settlements. These fierce raiders went to Lindisfame off the north coast of England 793. After the raid on the raid on the monastery of Lindisfame they started roaming the English Channel and the North Sea raiding settlements near the sea. They eventually started going up the Rhine
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Avery Angel Mr. Humber AP English 5-6 November 12th‚ 2013 Nobility The epic Beowulf is seen today as a fine representation of Anglo-Saxon nobility and ignobility. The setting is Denmark‚ land of Danish Anglo-Saxons that lived as the Vikings of the first millennia. Many characters in Beowulf are brutal warriors that would charge into battle hoping to find glory in battle or an honorable death that would send them to Valhalla. Despite a somewhat belligerent way of life
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but it was not the best either‚ there were many legal disputes. In 1469 the English arrested Hansa merchants and confiscated their property (Doc. #2). They were also at war with Denmark and Norway in 1367. "We declare that we have agreed ‚firstly‚ that because of the manifold of wrongs and injuries which the kings of Denmark and Norway have inflicted and do still inflict upon Hanseatic merchants‚ we have become their enemies and that we shall loyally support one another"(Doc. #4). These two things
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comunity has its own delegates which are to join in council meetings to decide what would be in the best intrest of the people. (Doc 4) Declaration of the Hansietic league for the prosecution of the war against Denmark and Norway.This is a document in which the Hansa declare Denmark and Norway their enemies. The council decides that in order to best protect their men they shall send out ten ships‚ each filled with one hundred armed men. Other armed ships will be set up ay sea ports and this
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The smell of revenge can appear at any moment‚ and when it did for Hamlet‚ the sense of uneasiness throughout the kingdom of Denmark became high. In Hamlet‚ by William Shakespeare‚ the main character is first seen mourning his father’s death‚ Hamlet is depressed‚ and disgusted by Claudius’ actions towards his mother‚ who had just married him right after his father’s decease. However‚ as the play continues‚ Hamlet meets up with his ghostly father‚ and then becomes restless with determination for
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Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark which locates in the east side of the island of Zealand‚ facing the Baltic Sea and Sweden. It is the largest city in Scandinavia‚ population of there is ethnic make-up‚ including 78.4% Danish ‚7% western immigrants ‚14.5% non-western immigrants. Although Copenhagen in the northern Europe‚ it has an oceanic climate and many quays and canals. In “Monocle” magazine 2010‚Copenhagen was ranked the 2nd in “Top Most Livable Cities” and the “Best Design City”
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a doctors license to smoke marijuana. Other countries try to make the sentence for possession disappear altogether‚ while other countries‚ like Denmark‚ try to make the sentences longer. But the problem is‚ that even though you put people in jail‚ it’s almost every time that they don’t even do a fraction of what they are supposed to. For example in Denmark where the sentence used to be 6 years‚ but most of the people did about 20 months. This is half of the time they were sentenced to! In Britain
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Danish Cheese industry Introduction The danish cheese industry is not the most profitable out there. There is a small estimated growth of 2% for the next decade‚ nonetheless‚ it is vital for with the EU. I have found articles that date back to 1949 where the danish milk and cheese industry trades occur meaning that this industry has a long standing history‚ professionalism and know-how. Eight years ago during the Nordost Coppenhagen convention the following figures were given about the danish
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