
Jordan
A Hashemite Legacy
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 19. December 2002
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-415-26726-7 (ISBN)
Description
Created as a mechanism for maintaining British influence through a local patron, Jordan's future never looked certain. Nevertheless, under the leadership of the Hashemite monarchy led by Abdullah, and then by his grandson Hussein, the Kingdom of Jordan has become a permanent feature of the modern Middle East. This volume, intended for both academic and general readers, offers an overview of the history, politics and economics of this fascinating country and its role in a region disfigured by the Arab-Israeli conflict. The main focus of the book is on King Hussein's reign, his internal struggle with the Palestinians, his quest to modernise his kingdom and his pursuit of an agenda for peace inclusive of Israel and Iraq. The authors also consider the prospects for the 'new Jordan' under King Abdullah II.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
385 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-26726-7 (9780415267267)
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Content
1. Formation of the Hashemite Kingdom 2. Contemporary Politics 3. The Economy 4. International Relations 5. Whither Jordan?