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Ratings: ★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Genre: Biography / Political Biography / Sri Lankan History / Non‑Fiction

Book Review:
Life of Sir James Peiris is a comprehensive biography of one of Sri Lanka's (then Ceylon) most prominent political leaders, lawyers, and legislative council members. Written by W. T. Keble and Devar Giryasena and published in 1950, this work chronicles Peiris's journey from boyhood and Cambridge education to his pivotal role in constitutional reform, the establishment of the University of Ceylon, and his responses to the 1915 riots and the Donoughmore Commission. The book includes valuable appendices on reform proposals, memorials, and family history. A vital resource for understanding the political and social history of colonial Ceylon and the personalities who shaped the nation's path toward self-governance.