Description

The History of Ceylon: From the Earliest Period to the Year 1815 is a book written by Robert Fellowes in 1817. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) from ancient times up until 1815. It covers a wide range of topics including the early kingdoms of the island, the arrival of European powers, the Dutch and British colonial periods, and the social, cultural, and political changes that occurred during these times. The book is based on extensive research and includes numerous references to primary sources such as historical documents and inscriptions. It is considered to be an important work on the history of Sri Lanka and is still widely referenced by scholars today.To Which Is Subjoined Robert Knox��s Historical Relation Of The Island, With An Account Of His Captivity During A Period Of Near Twenty Years.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.