An Epitome of the History of Ceylon, Compiled from Native Annals

TranslatorGeorge Turnour

ISBN 10: 9364331028 / ISBN 13: 9789364331029

Editore: Gyan Publishing House, 2024

pp. 380. Codice articolo 18402879833

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About The Book: "An Epitome of the History of Ceylon, Compiled from Native Annals" was written by George Turnour, an important British colonial administrator and historian in the 19th century. Turnour's work, based on native chronicles, played a pivotal role in making Sri Lanka's ancient history accessible to the West. The text summarizes key events from the island's rich historical narrative, drawn primarily from the "Mahavamsa," an ancient chronicle written in Pali. Turnour's scholarship significantly influenced subsequent studies on Sri Lankan history. About The Translator: George Turnour, (1799-1843) was a British colonial administrator and historian renowned for his translation of the "Mahavamsa," an ancient Sri Lankan chronicle. His work provided the first comprehensive account of Sri Lanka's history to the West, making a significant impact on the study of the island's past. The Title 'An Epitome of the History of Ceylon, Compiled from Native Annals written/authored/edited by TranslatorGeorge Turnour', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364331029 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 380 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms

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Titolo: An Epitome of the History of Ceylon, ...
Casa editrice: Gyan Publishing House
Data di pubblicazione: 2024
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: New