A vivid and telling account of the political history of Sudan between 1821 and 1969. It clearly testifies to why the so-called Republic of Sudan is in reality two Sudans: North Sudan and South Sudan. The two differ in every substantive aspect: geographically, ethnically, culturally and religiously.
Contents: 1. Land and People -- 2. Early External Contacts -- 3. Colonial Rule in Southern Sudan -- 4. The Process of Independence -- 5. Southern Sudan after Independence -- 6. The Future of Islamic Rule in Sudan -- 7. Conclusion