For our passionate Sri Lanka holiday consultants Sri Lanka is a constant source of fascination. It’s fascinating to take it all in, the environment, the history, the popular culture, the arts – and design memorable Sri Lanka holidays that people will treasure forever. Call us to discuss your perfect Sri Lanka holiday.

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For our passionate Sri Lanka holiday consultants Sri Lanka is a constant source of fascination. It’s fascinating to take it all in, the environment, the history, the popular culture, the arts – and design memorable Sri Lanka holidays that people will treasure forever. Call us to discuss your perfect Sri Lanka holiday.  
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A History of Sri Lanka

by K.M. de Silva

Standard work of Sri Lanka’s complex history of ancient, Colonial and post Colonial societies. Traces the country’s transition from classical Buddhist society to Modern Asian democracy.

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The Most Dangerous Moment

by Michael Tomlinson

"He considered the most dangerous moment of the war and the one which caused him the greatest alarm was when the news was received that the Japanese fleet was heading for Ceylon and the naval base there".

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Nobodies to Somebodies: The Rise of the Colonial Bourgeoisie in Sri Lanka

by Kumari Jayawardena

Traces the origin and growth of the middle class in Ceylon and highlights their obsession with land acquisition and social status.

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Illustrations and Views of Dutch Ceylon, 1602-1796

by Sir Samuel W. Baker

The Nuwara Eliya founder's experience of hunting,shooting and fishing in Ceylon.
 

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An Historical Relation of the Island Ceylon

by Robert Knox

First printed in 1681, this book is an account of the author's 20 years imprisonment by the King of Kandy, written on his return to England. Knox's observations are not very different from those of modern day travellers.

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Only Man is Vile

by William McGowan

Account of modern ethnic troubles.

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The Dutch Forts of Sri Lanka

by W.A. Nelson

A record of the astonishing variety and number of Dutch Forts that exist on the Island.
 
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