Dublin.

The article presents an overview of the history of Dublin, Ireland, part of a series of articles featuring the local history of the towns and cities of the British Isles. It begins with the establishment of the city by Scandinavians who ruled the Kingdom of Dublin for roughly 300 years. The city was then brought under the control of the Normans during the Medieval period until the end of the 16th century. It considers the impact of Tudor governors on Dublin and Ireland, the policies of the Commonwealth government towards Ireland, and the expansion of Dublin during the Restoration under the leadership of lord lieutenant of Ireland James Butler, Duke of Ormonde.