An Epitome of the History of Ceylon, Compiled from Native Annals [Hardcover]

Translator-George Turnour

ISBN 10: 9364336267 / ISBN 13: 9789364336260

Published by Gyan Publishing House, 2024

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pp. 380.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Epitome of the History of Ceylon, Compiled from Native Annals [Hardcover]
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9364336267
• ISBN 13: 9789364336260
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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About The "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 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 Translator-George Turnour', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789364336260 is assigned to the Hardcover 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 14.34 x 22.59 cms