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The Dutch Burgher community occupy a unique place in modern Sri Lanka. Once a privileged class, their exalted status vanished on independence. Despite this, a small group stayed. Their story is a fascinating insight into the wicked and glamorous world of colonialism and its legacy.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schulz, Alexa Oona (Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Surrey, England : Journeyman Pictures, 2011.
Subjects:
Colonizaton.
Colonists > Sri Lanka.
Human settlements > Sri Lanka.
Internet videos.
Documentary films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:The Dutch Burgher community occupy a unique place in modern Sri Lanka. Once a privileged class, their exalted status vanished on independence. Despite this, a small group stayed. Their story is a fascinating insight into the wicked and glamorous world of colonialism and its legacy.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed July 31, 2014).
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (52 min.)
Playing Time:00:51:35