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Hearsay & Versions in British Relations with the Kingdom of Kandy 1796-1818 is a scholarly examination of one of the most significant periods in Sri Lankan history. During this critical two-decade span, the British East India Company pursued its territorial expansion while the independent Kingdom of Kandy fiercely resisted colonization.
Upali C. Wickremeratne meticulously explores the various historical accounts, competing narratives, and conflicting reports that emerged from this turbulent era. The author critically evaluates primary sources, official records, and contemporary testimonies to uncover how different parties constructed their versions of events. This approach reveals the complexity of cultural misunderstandings, diplomatic miscalculations, and the often-distorted nature of colonial historical records.
The book provides essential context for understanding how the Kingdom of Kandy ultimately fell to British rule by 1818, while demonstrating the importance of examining multiple perspectives in historical analysis.
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