Possible way to bypass that issue is Rolf and his vikings declare themselves the Kingdom of Normandy when they come to France. That world change things as well.
Glad this isn't dead, just still on vocation. :)
As for vociferous critics, sometimes even the rudest ones have a point on something. That being said, not going into that can of worms again.
Interesting. I did not know about the bishop agreement in 898, nor did I know about Noyon Will have to read more into Rollo it seems. Any suggestions on that?
As for the what if, could Rollo had converted to Christianity but kept the Nordic law and customs intact if he had spent since 885...
Thanks for the input Catilina. Interesting idea Professor.
I know Rollo was given the territory from Rouen to the coastline as his domain because of the treaty and later on convinced many nobles to join Normandy.
I also know he raided Rouen then went deeper into France roughly 25 years before...
What if Rollo, or Robert I of Normandy as history remembers him, decided to follow Danelaw rather than French law when the Norse took over Normandy?
Could it have happened? And could it have lasted?
Lady J
In regards to what people want for your timeline, just remember it is yours. While you should listen to us readers, it is yours to write.
And so far I myself am enjoying this timeline. :)
Lady J
The goat pass could easily be defended from what I've read. If it was defended when the Persians crossed it, then Xerxes would have been forced to go "Russian" as LSCatilina put it.
Not the brightest idea, but it gets the job done. Best thing it does is the Persians suffer much more heavy...