Publisher's Synopsis
""Recent Disturbances and Military Executions in Ceylon"" is a historical account of the events that took place in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) in 1848. Written by Jonathan Forbes, a British colonial administrator who was serving as the Assistant Government Agent in Kandy at the time, the book provides a detailed description of the uprising that occurred in the central province of the island and the subsequent military operations that were carried out to suppress it.Forbes describes how the rebellion was led by a group of Sinhalese leaders who were dissatisfied with the British colonial rule and the economic policies that were being implemented. The rebels, who were mainly farmers and peasants, rose up against the government and attacked several British outposts in the area.The book also provides an account of the military operations that were carried out by the British colonial forces to suppress the rebellion. Forbes describes how the British forces, led by Governor Torrington, used a combination of military force and diplomacy to bring the rebels under control. The book also provides details of the trials and executions of the rebel leaders, which were carried out by the British authorities.Overall, ""Recent Disturbances and Military Executions in Ceylon"" provides a valuable historical account of the events that took place in Ceylon in 1848 and sheds light on the complex relationship between the British colonial authorities and the local population.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
