The History of Ceylon: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time is a historical book written by William Knighton in 1845. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, from its earliest days to the present. Knighton covers the island's ancient kingdoms, including Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, and the rise of the Sinhalese and Tamil civilizations. He also delves into the period of European colonization,...