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The Story of Anuradhapura: History of Anuradhapura

The Story of Anuradhapura: History of Anuradhapura - Paperback

by Senani Ponnamperuma
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Availability:In StockContributor:Senani PonnamperumaTheme:Chronological Period/Ancient (To 499 A.D.), Cultural Region/Asian, Cultural Region/IndianPublish date:10/11/2016Pages:178
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Nsm PonnamperumaISBN-13:9780987345127ISBN-10:0987345125UPC:9780987345127Book Category:History, Travel, ArchitectureBook Subcategory:Asia, HistoryBook Topic:South, India & South Asia, Ancient & ClassicalSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.48 inchesWeight:0.486Product ID:SC1Z1VCXVY

For nearly 1400 years, the Anuradhapura Kingdom flourished as one of the great civilisations of the ancient world. Its capital, resplendent with gleaming white dagobas and huge monasteries with thousands of monks proclaimed its opulence and grandeur. The people and their unique culture prospered. Then, in the space of just a few years, it was snuffed out, abandoned, engulfed by forest, and forgotten.

What happened? Why did a civilisation that had thrived for so long suddenly collapse and disappear into the realms of folk memory? Who caused it? Why did it happen?

The Story of Anuradhapura is a beautifully illustrated, easy to read book that presents the fascinating tale of the Anuradhapura Kingdom. Senani Ponnamperuma is a brilliant storyteller, who for the very first time has brought the story of this great civilisation alive. Using a crisp narrative style and numerous illustrations and photographs he brings to light much new information and many previously unknown and overlooked facts.

This book is ideal for those who are curious about the story of Anuradhapura, planning a trip there, have already visited and desire a deeper understanding of its history, just want a great coffee table book to browse through, or as an ideal gift for someone special.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Nsm PonnamperumaISBN-13:9780987345127ISBN-10:0987345125UPC:9780987345127Book Category:History, Travel, ArchitectureBook Subcategory:Asia, HistoryBook Topic:South, India & South Asia, Ancient & ClassicalSize:10.00 x 8.00 x 0.48 inchesWeight:0.486Product ID:SC1Z1VCXVY
Ponnamperuma, Senani: - Senani Ponnamperuma is best known for his nonfiction historical books, which are held by many prestigious libraries including Harvard, Stanford, Cornell, UCLA, and the British Library. Recently, he wrote his first nonfiction novel and a children's book. Senani was born in Sri Lanka, educated in the US, and now lives in Australia. He was the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of two large Australian retailers and spent many years as a senior IT Consultant. Senani's website, Trishan's Oz, has been visited by over a hundred million people.
Publisher: Nsm Ponnamperuma

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