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EAN: 9781850655190 ISBN: 1850655197 Label: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Manufacturer: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Number Of Pages: 214 Publication Date: November 22, 1999 Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Studio: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd Editorial Review: Product Description: This historical, social and political analysis of Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism provides an insider's account of the principal events in Sri Lanka's recent political history. It describes the key figures in the Tamil Nationalist Movement and the Sinhalese political establishment. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Informative but biasedThis book would appeal to people who want to know more about the Sinhalese - Tamil conflicts in Sri lanka. The first few chapters are about the Tamil people in Sri lanka, their culture, language, religion and way of life. Their caste structure is explained in detail. I would have loved to see more about their history and the kingdom of Jaffna. The next few chapters are about the political developments of Tamil parties in Sri lanka. Here we come to know about the Ponnambalam brothers, G.G. Ponnambalam, ... Read More Rating:  - Informative read, good pointers to additional researchI greatly enjoyed this book. A great many of the men I have worked with were Tamil and I felt it important to learn about the events that caused this thing to happen, and learn more about why nothing is really being done to stop it. But, like many global events, its causes are rooted in the complicated. The author does an excellent job of making this clear for the reader. Thanks! |
