An Epitome of the History of Ceylon: Compiled From Native Annals, and the First Twenty Chapters of the Mahawanso (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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In the comparatively short period that this colony has been a British possession, several histories, besides minor historical notices, of Ceylon have already been published in English.
The individuals to whom we are indebted for those works, unacquainted themselves with the native languages, and misguided by the persons from whom they derived their information, have concurred in representing that there were no authentic historical records to be found in Ceylon.
Cordiner affords no information regarding them and falls at once into an anachronism of 471 years, by applying the following remark to the Buddha' worshipped in Ceylon Sir W. Jones, on taking the medium of four several dates, fixes the time of Buddha, or the ninth great incarnation Of Vishnu, in the year 1014 before the birth of Christ.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating history of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, drawing on both ancient native annals and the seminal Pali text, the Mahawanso. The author delves into the intricate world of the island's rulers, tracing their lineage and charting the construction of the monumental works that still stand as testaments to their grandeur. The book also offers a unique perspective on the rise of Buddhism in Ceylon, examining its origins and spread across the island, and exploring the complex relationship between the religion and the political landscape. By weaving together these threads, the author provides an engaging and insightful account of a pivotal era in Ceylon's past, highlighting the enduring impact of its ancient traditions and cultural heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282643058_0
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