Ceylon and the Hollanders 1658–1796 by P. E. Pieris and Deraniyagala Samarasinha Sriwardhana is a foundational historical study of the Dutch period in Sri Lanka. First published in 1918 by the American Ceylon Mission Press, this first edition offers a detailed account of Dutch administration, trade, legal systems, and cultural influence following the displacement of Portuguese rule.
 
Drawing on archival records and contemporary sources, the authors present a scholarly yet accessible narrative of political governance, economic policy, and social conditions under the Dutch East India Company. This work remains an essential reference for historians, researchers, and collectors interested in colonial history, Dutch–Sri Lankan relations, and early twentieth-century historical scholarship.