Intended for secondary school students in South Sudan, this important and timely textbook, perhaps the first of its kind, examines the history of this new nation which declared its independence from Northern Sudan July 9th, 2011. The volume provides a brief introduction to the practice of writing and reading history and covers, in survey, the history of the region from pre-history to the present, examining important population trends, cultures, political figures and social movements. The work includes numerous illustrations, maps and tables. The volume is a collaborative effort of several South Sudanese scholars. Annotation 2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)