Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Ceylon: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time is a historical book written by William Knighton in 1845. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, from its earliest days to the present. Knighton covers the island's ancient kingdoms, including Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and the rise of the Sinhalese and Tamil civilizations. He also delves into the period of European colonization, particularly the Portuguese, Dutch, and British rule, and the impact of these foreign powers on the island's economy, culture, and politics. The book also explores the island's struggle for independence in the 20th century and the formation of the modern state of Sri Lanka. Knighton's work is considered a valuable resource for scholars and students of Sri Lankan history and culture, as well as anyone interested in the island's rich and complex past.With An Appendix, Containing An Account Of Its Present Condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
