What were the primary motivations for Danish Vikings to invade and settle in England starting at the end of the 8th century?

by itontoyo

I’ve been watching the Last Kingdom on Netflix, it’s making me curious about that entire period of English history. Thanks in advance for any responses!

Steelcan909

So a clarification question, are you more interested in settlement and invasion or the earlier raids marked as starting by the attack on Lindisfarne? There were was over 50 years from the first raids on England to the arrival of the Micel Here and the establishment of the Danelaw.