Kings of Disaster: Dualism, Centralism and the Scapegoat King in Southeastern Sudan - by Simon Simonse

Simon Simonse analyzes the political and social dynamics of Sudanese kingdoms. Simonse examines the dualism between local and central authority structures, exploring how kings navigated the tension between centralization and decentralized power. Drawing from historical examples, the work reflects on the complexities of governance in African societies, highlighting the concept of kingship in a society where local powers competed with centralized authority.