The Mahávansi, the Rájá-Ratnácari, and the Rájá-Vali, Forming the Sacred and Historical Books of Ceylon: Also, a Collection of Tracts Illustrative of
Edward Upham
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The Mahávansi, the Rájá-Ratnácari, and the Rájá-Vali, Forming the Sacred and Historical Books of Ceylon: Also, a Collection of Tracts Illustrative of

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In this book, Upham provides a detailed and engaging look at the history and culture of Sri Lanka (Ceylon) through the lens of its Buddhist texts and literature. The Mahávansi, the Rájá-ratnácari, and the Rájá-vali are some of the most important historical texts of the island, and Upham's translation of them allows readers to gain insight into the unique religious and cultural practices of Sri Lanka. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in Buddhism, South Asian history, or Sri Lankan culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is pa...