{"title":"Sujit Sivasundaram","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Sujit Sivasundaram, a distinguished author and historian whose insightful research brings to life the complex tapestry of history and its global connections. Specialising in the transformative periods of history, Sujit Sivasundaram has carved a niche in the realms of historical and military works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis acclaimed book, \u003cem\u003eIslanded\u003c\/em\u003e, is an illuminating exploration of the links between the Indian Ocean's history and global transformations, providing readers with a deeper understanding of how island communities have been pivotal in shaping worldwide narratives. With a narrative style that is both engaging and informative, Sujit Sivasundaram seamlessly bridges past and present, offering an invaluable glimpse into the forces that have shaped our modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, Sujit Sivasundaram's works promise to enrich your perspective with meticulously researched content and compelling storytelling. Dive into this collection and experience history like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"islanded-by-sujit-sivasundaram-9780226845661","title":"Islanded","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA groundbreaking retelling of the advent of British rule in Sri Lanka.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow did the modern nation of Sri Lanka come to be? In search of an answer to this question, \u003cem\u003eIslanded\u003c\/em\u003e returns us to the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries and to the advance of the British on the kingdom of Kandy. This advance saw the fall of the last foothold of kingly rule, centred in the highlands of the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe British undertook a process of \"islanding\" and \"partitioning,\" which cast the island, its nature and geography, its religious and ethnic character, and its historical traditions and maritime culture as separate from British domains in mainland India and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKings had seen themselves as rightful rulers of the whole territory of the island. Now, this right was violently extended by British colonists through the application of a model of crown rule and modern bureaucracy that tied ethnicity to language and religion, employing essentialised but not fully realised patterns that would continue to trouble the modern nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePicking up a range of unusual themes, from migration, orientalism, and ethnography to botany, medicine, and education, \u003cem\u003eIslanded\u003c\/em\u003e is a groundbreaking text in Sri Lankan history writing, shaping discussions of the imperial transition in South Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46871407034604,"sku":"9780226845661","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20684893482268.jpg?v=1759878564"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sujit-sivasundaram.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}