Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and PeacePenguin Adult, 27 nov 2008 - 697 páginas 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. 'A thrilling, masterful biography' 'The most comprehensive biography of the "plucky little king"' 'A nuanced portrait of Jordan's late King Hussein ... salutes Hussein's extraordinary physical and moral courage' Avi Shlaim was born in Baghdad in 1945; grew up in Israel; and received his university education at Cambridge and the LSE. His books include Collusion Across the Jordan: King Abdullah, The Zionist Movement, and the Partition of Palestine (Winner of the Political Studies Association's WJM Mackenzie Prize, 1988), War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History and The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World. |