2003 - Gundert: Kerala Pazhama
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Kerala Pazhama meaning "The Antiquity of Kerala" is a landmark historical book written by the renowned German scholar and missionary Rev. Dr. Hermann Gundert, published in 1868. The book provides a detailed account of Kerala's socio-political landscape following the arrival of Vasco da Gama in 1498, focusing on the rise of Portuguese influence, their interactions with local rulers, and the subsequent conflicts among regional kingdoms. Written in a distinct 19th-century prose style, it stands as one of the earliest documented historical narratives of the region and remains a vital resource for studying both the colonial history and linguistic evolution of Malayalam.