Ceylon by Bailey Sydney (44 results)

Hardcover. [18.5cm/7.25inches], full ebony-embossed ivory-coloured cloth, w/ mylar-protected dust jacket, pp 167, indexed. Please feel free to inquire as to particulars and/or additional snapshots. In exceptionally good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. No Jacket. First Edition. Spine browned, small holes to fron board upper edge. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description : 168 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes : Bibliography. Subjects : Sri Lanka - History - 1505-1948. Sri Lanka History. Ceylon History. 1 Kg.…

First Edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description : 168 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes : Bibliography. Subjects : Sri Lanka - History - 1505-1948. Sri Lanka History. Ceylon History. 1 Kg.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Ceylon. Book.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. First published in 1952, Ceylon is a one-volume history of Ceylon, primarily intended for the non-Ceylonese reader who has no special knowledge of Asia. People, places, and dates have been kept to a minimum in the book. The focus has been on the evolution of a nation and the ideas which have influenced its growth.The volume outlines the history ranging from pre-historic period through independence in 1948. Beginning with a brief introduction of Ceylon and its people, the author discusses the arrival of the Sinhalese; Tamil invasions; Portuguese and Dutch period; the British conquest from 1795-1815; Kandyan War, Colebrooke Commission and Lord Torrington's Administration; and the development, consolidation, and the struggle for independence. He concludes with a short essay on Ceylon and the future. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of Asia and to students and researchers of Asian studies and history.…

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 170 pages. 8.50x5.43x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. First published in 1952, Ceylon is a one-volume history of Ceylon, primarily intended for the non-Ceylonese reader who has no special knowledge of Asia. People, places, and dates have been kept to a minimum in the book. The focus has been on the evolution of a nation and the ideas which have influenced its growth.The volume outlines the history ranging from pre-historic period through independence in 1948. Beginning with a brief introduction of Ceylon and its people, the author discusses the arrival of the Sinhalese; Tamil invasions; Portuguese and Dutch period; the British conquest from 1795-1815; Kandyan War, Colebrooke Commission and Lord Torrington's Administration; and the development, consolidation, and the struggle for independence. He concludes with a short essay on Ceylon and the future. This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of Asia and to students and researchers of Asian studies and history.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

1st ed. "The story of Ceylon is the story of successive invasions". Pp. 168, + 1 map. Beige cloth, d/w with slight chipping to edges. G+/G.

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Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Condition: New. 1st edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.