The History of Sri Lanka

Sri Lankaan island nation located in the Indian Ocean has a population of approximately 19 million. Despite its diminuative size however Sri Lanka has a long and complex history. The diversity of its people has led to ethnic religious and political conflicts that continue to exist. Peebles describes the experiences of the country from its earliest settlers to civil war to its current state allowing readers to better understand this often misunderstood country.With an emphasis on the 20th century chapters discuss the economy religion culture and government of Sri Lanka. A timeline outlines key events in Sri Lankan history as well as biographies of notable people and a bibliographic essay.