History of the Tamils from the Earliest Times to 600 A.D. is a comprehensive historical study that traces the evolution of Tamil culture, society, literature, religion, trade, and political institutions. Drawing upon archaeological evidence, Tamil literary sources, Sanskrit, Pali, Greek, and Latin references, this work presents a detailed reconstruction of Tamil history from the Stone Age through the Sangam era and into the early centuries of the Common Era. The author challenges prevailing notions of North-South isolation and emphasizes the indigenous development and rich intercultural connections of the Tamil people.
