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Ivilly Pevilly
රු2,800.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-0028-26-9
Author : Asiff Hussein
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Publisher : Neptune Publications
Printed by : Printel
Language : English
Pages : 195 Size : 210 x 297 mm Weight (kg) : 0.795
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Ivilli Pevily
In the history of civilization, food has played the role of social fusion. This book is a guide to the history and heritage of Sri Lankan food. Sri Lanka , as shown in this book has one of the greatest varieties of food in any part of the world of it’s size. Various ethnic traditions have contributed to the evolution the rich Sri Lankan food tradition. An important contribution to the evolution of ethnic diversity of the island. An indispensable guide to the modern Sri Lanka.
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Veins of Influence
රු13,692.00Veins of Influence,
Colonial Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in Early Photographs and CollectionsAuthor: Shalini A Ganendra
Publisher: Neptune Publishing Pvt Ltd.
ISBN: 978-624-6335-44-1
Pages: 258
Size: A4 Hard Cover – Limited Edition
Images: 450
Retail Price: USD 42
Veins of Influence, Colonial Sri Lanka (Ceylon) in Early Photographs and Collections is a groundbreaking publication that brings early images of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) into the global discourse of photography and visual appreciation. In these pages, Ganendra surveys more than 450 early photographs of colonial Sri Lanka, from important collections, most of which have never been published or otherwise come into the public view, until now. Her focus on the collecting dynamic provides novel perspectives that humanise the image through the nature of their collectors and their related journeys. Images featured are from a variety of private and public collections including the: Royal Collection Trust; Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford; Royal Commonwealth Society, Cambridge University Library; Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland; Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Rothschild Foundation. In addition to these UK collections, the publication includes early photographs from important local family collections and period publications. [See below for Additional Details]
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The Great Days of Colombo
රු7,000.00Author: Asiff Hussein
First Published : 2021
No. of Pages: 822 – A4
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An Insight into the SRI LANKAN CONFLICT
රු2,500.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-7496-75-7
Written by :Wedage Maximus H. Perera
Publisher : Neptune Publications (Pvt) Ltd.
Printed by : Neptune Publications (Pvt) Ltd.
Language : English
Pages : 528 Size : 148 x 210 x 30 mm Weight (kg) : 0.700
Description
This book documents the evolution of the political events that took place in Sri Lanka from Pre-Independence in 1948 to the end of the conflict in May 2009.
It provides an insight into; attempts made by the Government of Sri Lanka to negotiate with the Tamil peoples to address their grievances, both real and imagined; the rise of the brutal Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE); LTTE preparation for armed conflict with the backing of the Indian government; resumption of hostilities, starting with guerilla attacks, conventional warfare and suicide attacks; and finally, the destruction of the Tiger leadership, and restoration of peace in Sri Lanka after the loss of many lives on both sides of the conflict, and post conflict issues. It further includes the reflections and reconciliation efforts involved.
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Prisoners of the BOER WAR
රු5,700.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-0028-59-7
Author : R. L. Brohier, Revised and Reedited by Robin A. Woodruff
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Publisher : Neptune Publications
Printed by : Neptune Publications Digital Press
Language : English
Pages : 310 Size : 215 x 300 mm x 20mm
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Description : Prisoners of Boer War
A research work par excellence and already a collectors’ item ! It is the first comprehensive history of the POW camp of Boer War prisoners set up in Diyatalawa, Ceylon ( Sri Lanka ) compiled from exemplary and comprehensive research done by R L Brohier, Ceylonese historian and researcher. Here history is combined with stories and the saga s of prisoners after their release.
It is the recording of the human saga relating to perhaps the first “concentration camp” of the twentieth century. Many photographs and images of memorabilia appears here for the first time.
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Buddhist Monasteries Towards Urbanism in Southern Sri Lanka
රු2,800.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-0028-009
Author : Prisanta Gunawardena
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Publisher : Neptune Publications
Printed by : Printel
Language : English
Pages : 261 Size : 210 x 297 mm Weight (kg) : 1.580
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Description : Buddhist Monasteries
A pioneering archaeological story of “proto-globalisation” of ancient Sri Lankan society. This analyses the role of Buddhist monasteries in proto and early historic period. Traces emergence for both primary and mature urban forms through centuries of evolution. Main factor of change was development of trade. Religion, particularly, Mahayana Buddhism played an important ideological role.
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De Wolvendaalshe Kerk
රු2,800.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-0028-10-8
Author : Richard Leslie Brohier
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Publisher : Neptune Publications
Printed by : Printel
Language : English
Pages : 55 Size : 233 x 233 mm Weight (kg) : 0.510
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A Taste of Sugar and Spice
රු3,400.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-0028-27-6
Author : Deloraine Brohier
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Publisher : Neptune Publications
Printed by : Printel
Language : English
Pages : 142 Size : 186 x 260 mm Weight (kg) : 0.680
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Caste in Sri Lanka
රු1,500.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-0028-35-1
Author : Asiff Hussein
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Publisher : Neptune Publications
Printed by : Printel
Language : English
Pages : 488 Size : 148 x 210 mm Weight (kg) : 0.430
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Description : Caste In Sri Lanka
By far the most comprehensive account of the Sri Lankan caste system, from ancient times to present day. A multi-disciplinary study of meticulous research. The author treats this controversial subject with scientific attitude.
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Zeylanica
රු950.00Book Details
ISBN : 978-955-0028-40-5
Author : Asiff Hussein
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Publisher : Neptune Publications
Printed by : Printel
Language : English
Pages : 486 Size : 145 x 210 mm Weight (kg) : 0.595
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Description : Zeylanica
Seminal study of peoples and languages of Sri Lanka. By far the most comprehensive, multi-disciplinary inquiry in to original and unity of peoples and languages of Sri Lanka. It covers history and ethnological background of peopling of the island. His findings contribute towards better understanding of national unity.