Book description
For many centuries, Lanka was referred to as Sihaladipa-the island of
the Sihala, who were the people of the lion. Children of the Lion told
the story of the conquest of Lanka by the great king Vijaya. City of the
Lion, carried forward the story of the Sinhala race recounting the
return of the lion people to Anuradhapura after the bold and reckless
Sinhala prince, Duttha Gamani, waged war against the usurper, Elara, who
had ruled over their precious city for nearly fifty years. In the third
book in the series, Carl Muller recounts the glorious days of Duttha
Gamini's reign. With blazing energy the king transformed Anuradhapura
into the greatest Buddhist city of ancient times. The gods smile down on
him-he is blessed with a son and mysterious discoveries of flowers
bearing gems, caves with silver and many other riches are made all over
the kingdom. These divine treasures help him erect enduring wonders of
Buddhism like the colossal Maha Thupa and Ridi Vihara in Anuradhapura.
Vividly told, full of rich mythology, Grandeur of the Lion is an
extraordinary book about one of the most astounding periods of Sri
Lankan history.
