Timeline (Rise and Fall of Iceland)

8th Century
753- Iceland is united by King Alexander "the great".

780- First attempt by foreigners to invade the island fails.

795- The Icelandic regiment of Knights is created, first official formalised army.

9th Century
817- King Harold II of Iceland invades Scotland.

833- Oldest palace in Icelandic history starts to be built, the Royal Palace of Alexander.

859- Vikings raid Statton, though King Frederick "the bold" drives them off.