Explore the intricate post-war transformation of Sudan, a pivotal study in African decolonization and state formation. Alden Young meticulously traces the rise of economic developmentalism, revealing how international economic practices and diplomacy shaped a nascent nation. Discover how this ideology fueled state building, examining both its successes and its eventual disillusionment, particularly its failure to address regional and racial equity, which contributed to civil war. Essential reading for scholars, students of African Studies, and enthusiasts of comparative political economy and African history.