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A Concise History of Sri Lanka
The Story of a Nation

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A Concise History of Sri Lanka Nestled in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is far more than a tropical paradise—it is a living chronicle of human civilization stretching back over 125,000 years. *A Concise History of Sri Lanka* takes you on an extraordinary journey from the island’s earliest hunter-gatherers and Neolithic farmers to the rise of mighty Buddhist kingdoms, the upheavals of Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial rule, and the turbulent path through civil war to modern-day resilience. With clarity and narrative flair, this book distills five millennia of history into a compelling, accessible account that reveals how a small island became a crossroads of cultures, faiths, and empires.

What sets this history apart is its balance between sweeping political events and the lived experiences of ordinary people—artists, farmers, rebels, and reformers—who shaped the nation’s soul. From the ancient irrigation marvels of Anuradhapura to the tragic echoes of Black July and the fragile hope of post-war reconciliation, each chapter illuminates not just what happened, but why it still matters today. Whether you're a student, a traveler, or simply curious about one of Asia’s most storied islands, this book offers both depth and readability, grounding Sri Lanka’s past in the urgent questions of its present and future. Discover the rich, complex, and enduring legacy of a nation that has weathered millennia—and continues to rise.

Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Prehistoric and Early Settlements
  • Chapter 2 Arrival of Buddhism and Early Kingdoms (3rd Century BCE–5th Century CE)
  • Chapter 3 Anuradhapura Period: Rise of the Great Kingdom
  • Chapter 4 Polonnaruwa Era: Cultural Flourishing
  • Chapter 5 The Medieval Kingdoms: Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, and Kurunegala
  • Chapter 6 The Kingdom of Kotte and Early European Contact
  • Chapter 7 Portuguese Colonization (1505–1658)
  • Chapter 8 Dutch Rule and the Kandyan Wars (1658–1796)
  • Chapter 9 British Conquest and the Kandyan Treaty (1796–1815)
  • Chapter 10 British Colonial Administration: Plantations and Infrastructure
  • Chapter 11 Rise of Nationalism and Early Reform Movements
  • Chapter 12 The Donoughmore Constitution and Early Self‑Governance
  • Chapter 13 World War II and the Path to Independence
  • Chapter 14 Independence (1948) and the Early Parliamentary Era
  • Chapter 15 Language Policies and the 1956 Sinhala Only Act
  • Chapter 16 The 1972 Republican Constitution
  • Chapter 17 Escalation of Ethnic Tensions and the Rise of Insurgency
  • Chapter 18 Black July 1983 and the Outbreak of Civil War
  • Chapter 19 Indo‑Sri Lanka Accord and the IPKF Intervention (1987‑1990)
  • Chapter 20 The LTTE’s Decline and the Final Phase of the War (2000‑2009)
  • Chapter 21 Post‑War Reconciliation and Development Initiatives
  • Chapter 22 Political Changes: The 2015 Presidential Election and Governance Reforms
  • Chapter 23 Economic Challenges and the 2022 Crisis
  • Chapter 24 Social Progress: Education, Health, and Gender Equality
  • Chapter 25 Sri Lanka in the 21st Century: Prospects and Challenges
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Author:

George Cruz

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Nonfiction

Date Published:

June 13, 2026

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