Sri Lanka at the Crossroads of History
by Zoltán Biedermann | 2017 | 155,596 words | ISBN-10: 1911307835 | ISBN-13: 9781911307839
Summary: This book is called "Sri Lanka at the Crossroads of History" and represents a compilation of scholarly insights, derived from various workshops and conferences. The subject of the articles are centered on the pre-1850 history of Shri Lanka as a hub of cultural interchange within the Indian Ocean. These pages explores how globalization and interconnectedness shaped Lankan society, emphasizing the island's ability to adopt, adapt, and, at times, resist foreign influences. It critically examines the nuances of cosmopolitanism, considering the complexities of identity, migration, colonialism, and cultural exchange throughout the island's history.
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