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Divided by History: Roots of Sudanese Conflict - Softcover

Dixon, Peter

 
9780993508097: Divided by History: Roots of Sudanese Conflict

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Do you wonder how the past affects today’s violent conflict?
Tragic turmoil in Khartoum reminds us how fragile peace can be.

Sudanese civil wars were not ended by formation of a new state. Violence has continued in South Sudan and we see today that the North is by no means peaceful.

Current politics matter. Yet the origins of today’s violence stretch back into past centuries. And much of Sudanese history has been about intervention and domination by foreigners.

By telling the stories of some of these outsiders, Divided by History digs out the historical roots of Sudanese conflicts.

Along the way, we meet
  • The 2,300 BC pioneer who braved the dangers of Egypt’s 'Wild South’
  • The ambitious Albanian 'Turk’ who connived his way to becoming ruler of Egypt and Sudan
  • The devout Christian who was sent to relieve a besieged city - and gave his life
  • The meticulous general whose superior weaponry proved an unstoppable force
  • The adventurers, soldiers and even Olympic oarsmen who ruled a vast land while still young
And we recognise the difficulty of escaping from our past and the importance of understanding it. Order your copy of Divided by History today.

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Peter Dixon is a nonfiction author who writes both from a Christian perspective and in the history genre, aiming in the latter to bring the past to life through human stories on war and peace. He served for over 30 years as a Royal Air Force pilot and spent the next decade leading the charity Concordis International in its conflict resolution work in Sudan and other divided societies. His PhD research at the University of Cambridge focused on outside intervention in civil wars.He and his wife Ingrid, also an author, work from their home in Gloucestershire, England, when their five grandchildren allow them to do so.

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