06-20-2012, 08:54 PM
Greetings all,
Im currently doing a little research on the third century crisis from a British perspective. I was wondering if anybody had any information or could put me on the right path as to the reasons why saxon and frankish piracy in the North Sea/English channel began. Almost all of the information i can find on Saxon piracy relates to the later invasion.
Only information I have is Faulkner's Decline and Fall of Britain which explains Sea encroachment in Northern Europe. All other publications i have consulted merely state raids started. Of course raids for piracy can be an end on its own but i wondered if booty was the main reason.
Anyones opinion on this matter would be welcome
Thanks very much
James
Im currently doing a little research on the third century crisis from a British perspective. I was wondering if anybody had any information or could put me on the right path as to the reasons why saxon and frankish piracy in the North Sea/English channel began. Almost all of the information i can find on Saxon piracy relates to the later invasion.
Only information I have is Faulkner's Decline and Fall of Britain which explains Sea encroachment in Northern Europe. All other publications i have consulted merely state raids started. Of course raids for piracy can be an end on its own but i wondered if booty was the main reason.
Anyones opinion on this matter would be welcome
Thanks very much
James