Ceylon - The Path To Independence

Book condition is near fine. qst edition, published 1962. Book board clean and unmarked. Spine intact. Text body clean and unmarked throughout the book. book block clean. Over-all a great and neat copy of the 1st edition. This book is considered scarce and uncommon. Written by Sir Charles Jeffries, a British administrator engaged in independence negotiations, the book presents a detailed narrative of Ceylon’s colonial history, highlighting constitutional reforms, administrative evolution, and ethnic and economic challenges. Jeffries draws parallels between Ceylon and Britain, emphasizing lessons in national unity and governance for newly independent nations. Key Historical Themes: Peaceful Transition: Focuses on the constitutional and orderly steps taken over decades rather than a violent revolution. British Relationship: Explores how local leaders negotiated power, defense agreements, and self-rule while keeping ties to the British Commonwealth. Local Leadership: Highlights the role of early Ceylonese political figures in shaping the transition to independence in 1948. .…