A Sreedharamenon is one of the most illustrious historians from Kerala and recipient of the Padma Bhushan for Literature & Education in 2009. His book on Kerala history written in 1997 , triggered a controversy . Some of the statements in the book on `Punnapra Vayalar uprising’ invited the wrath of leftist intellectuals.
A Sreedhara Menon also known as Alappat Sreedhara Menon publicized the modern Kerala history writings. His writings on history in English and Malayalam are the most important reference on Kerala history. He was born in December , 18, 1925 in Ernakulum. After passing S.S.L.C. with First Class, he proceeded to the Madras University where he passed the Intermediate Examination . In 1944, supported by the Maharaja’s scholarship, he completed his Bachelor of Arts from the Maharaja’s College, Ernakulum winning the Gold Medal. He then continued his Master of Arts (postgraduate) at Madras University completing it in 1948 with a First Rank in history.
He began his career as teacher at St. Thomas College, Thrissur and subsequently joined the University College, Thiruvananthapuram in 1949 as a member of the teaching staff in the departments of History and Politics. In 1953 he was granted US Educational scholarship and obtained his Master’s Degree in Political science, specializing in International Relations from Harvard University.
On his return to India, he was appointed by the Government of Kerala as the State Editor of Kerala Gazetteers in 1958. From 1968-1977, Menon functioned as the Registrar of Kerala University. He worked as a visiting professor in University of Calicut and he also served as a professor in the Institute of Public Administration under the Government of Kerala. Menon was a member of several academic bodies like the Senate, Academic Council, Board of Studies, Board of Examiners etc. in universities in South India. n 2000 he was elected the President of Vishakappattanam South Indian History Congress.
A Sreedharamenon Important Works
Kerala History
The Legacy of Kerala
Cultural Heritage of Kerala
A Political History of Kerala
Social and Cultural History of Kerala
Kerala History and its Makers
A Concise History of Modern Kerala
Modern India – A History Since 1707
Punnapra Vayalarum Kerala Charithravum
American Model Arabikkadalil
Sir Cpyude Parajayapetta Bharanaparishkara Nirdesham
Swathanthra Thruvithamkoor vadavum Sir CP enna villanum.
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