Don Stephen Senanayake : First Prime Minister of Sri Lanka

This biography chronicles Don Stephen Senanayake's remarkable journey from rural landowner to the architect of Sri Lanka's independence and democracy. Authored by a journalist who witnessed his rise firsthand, the account reveals how Senanayake navigated the complex challenges of establishing a functioning democratic state while simultaneously pursuing economic development to sustain the nation's growing population. A compelling portrait of vision and statesmanship during a transformative period in Sri Lankan history.