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Genre: Political Science / Sri Lankan History / Law & Governance / Essays
Ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)

Book Review:
''Sri Lanka: A Nation in Conflict'' is not just a book; it is a critical scholarly intervention by one of Sri Lanka's most esteemed legal minds, Deshamanya H. L. de Silva. This collection of essays and speeches, written during some of the nation's most turbulent years, offers a penetrating analysis of the existential threats that have challenged Sri Lanka's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democratic fabric.

De Silva combines his formidable expertise in constitutional law with a patriot's concern for the nation's future. The essays cover a vast terrain—from the legal and political intricacies of the ethnic conflict to the principles of democratic governance and the imperatives of lasting peace. His arguments are rigorous, well-researched, and delivered with compelling clarity.

This volume is indispensable for students of political science, law, history, and anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay of law, politics, and conflict in Sri Lanka. Published by Visidunu Prakashakayo, it stands as a vital document of its time and a guidepost for the future. A masterful work that is both a historical record and a treatise on statecraft.