
This isn't to underestimate the Normans, who had the title of 'Bad ass motherfuckers' of Europe and part of Asia for a good while before the conquest, and obviously for a good while after. I do take umbridge with the 'English' taking the blame for the subjugation of the other nations of our isles though, if theres been anyone under the cosh of the Normans for the longest, its the people of England ;) ...Would have been much better under Hardrada (as you can tell from my username) Still not over the harrying of the north (did not involve strip billiards)
( , Wed 29 Aug 2012, 1:45, Reply)

vikings who had settled in normandy (hence the "bad ass motherfuckers" reputation) - the word "normans" literally meaning norse-men
( , Wed 29 Aug 2012, 7:33, Reply)