| After the 860s, Lotharingian noble Robert the Strong became increasingly powerful as count of Anjou, Touraine and Maine. |
| Industry experts increasingly recognize isolation, stress, and fatigue as occupational hazards. |
| The Communities still had independent personalities although were increasingly integrated. |
| Low Saxon is increasingly being used in popular culture, marketing, and local politics. |
| Though many small offices are still located on the old canals, companies are increasingly relocating outside the city centre. |
| Although the mass raid continued to be a possibility, another solution was found in the form of the submarine, increasingly in use. |
