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Lion of Jordan
Avi Shlaim
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paperback. Peace-broker, statesman, charismatic ruler and master of realpolitik, Hussein of Jordan was one of the dominant figures in Middle Eastern politics, its most continuous presence, and one of the most consistent proponents of peace with Israel. This title offers an account one of the most important figures in the turbulent history of the Middle East. Num Pages: 736 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBJ; 3JJP; BGR; HBJF1; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 125 x 32. Weight in Grams: 508.
Avi Shlaim's Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace is the first major account one of the most important figures in the turbulent history of the Middle East.
Peace-broker, statesman, charismatic ruler and master of realpolitik, Hussein of Jordan was one of the dominant figures in Middle Eastern politics, its most continuous presence, and one of the most consistent proponents of peace with Israel.
For over forty years he was at the eye of the storm in the region, constantly negotiating between the Arab world and the Israelis, guiding his country ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
New
Number of Pages
720
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141017280
SKU
9780141017280
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About Avi Shlaim
Avi Shlaim was born in Baghdad in 1945; grew up in Israel; and received his university education at Cambridge and the LSE. He is a Fellow of St. Antony's College, a member of the British Academy and a Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford. Previous books include Collusion Across the Jordan: King Abdullah, The Zionist Movement, and ... Read more
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