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A Rope from the Sky: The Making and Unmaking of the World's Newest State
By Zach Vertin
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By Zach Vertin
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The untold story of America's attempt to forge a nation from scratch, from europhric birth to heart-wrenching collapse.
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Chronicling extraordinary stories ...
South Sudan's independence was celebrated around the world—a triumph for global justice and an end to one of the world's most devastating wars. But the party would not last long: South Sudan's freedom fighters soon plunged their new nation into chaos, shattering the promise of liberation and exposing the hubris of their foreign backers.
Chronicling extraordinary stories ...