Lion of JordanThe first major account of the life of an extraordinary soldier and statesman, King Hussein of Jordan. Throughout his long reign (1953—1999), Hussein remained a dominant figure in Middle Eastern politics and a consistent proponent of peace with Israel. For over forty years he walked a tightrope between Palestinians and Arab radicals on the one hand and Israel on the other. Avi Shlaim reveals that Hussein initiated a secret dialogue with Israel in 1963 and spent hundreds of hours in talks with countless Israeli officials. Shlaim expertly reconstructs this dialogue from previously untapped records and first-hand accounts, significantly rewriting the history of the Middle East over the past fifty years and shedding light on the far-reaching impact of Hussein’s leadership. |
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Abdullah renounce his avowed intention of attempting to conquer Syria and
recognize the British mandate over Transjordan as part of the Palestine mandate.
Abdullah, relieved to be quit of a military adventure with an extremely doubtful ...
Abdullah renounce his avowed intention of attempting to conquer Syria and
recognize the British mandate over Transjordan as part of the Palestine mandate.
Abdullah, relieved to be quit of a military adventure with an extremely doubtful ...
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in his remote corner of Arabia, Abdullah emerged as a leading champion of Arab
unity, and Amman became a focal point for Arab nationalist politics. But the initial
euphoria evaporated rapidly, and with the passage of time the gulf between his ...
in his remote corner of Arabia, Abdullah emerged as a leading champion of Arab
unity, and Amman became a focal point for Arab nationalist politics. But the initial
euphoria evaporated rapidly, and with the passage of time the gulf between his ...
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In return for Abdullah's promise not to enter the area assigned by the UN to the
Jewish state, the Jewish Agency agreed to the annexation by Transjordan of
most of the area earmarked for the Arab state. Precise borders were not drawn,
and ...
In return for Abdullah's promise not to enter the area assigned by the UN to the
Jewish state, the Jewish Agency agreed to the annexation by Transjordan of
most of the area earmarked for the Arab state. Precise borders were not drawn,
and ...
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First, Abdullah did not go back on his word; he only stressed that circumstances
had changed. Second, Abdullah did not say he wanted war; it was Meir who
threatened him with dire consequences in the event of war. Third, they did not
part as ...
First, Abdullah did not go back on his word; he only stressed that circumstances
had changed. Second, Abdullah did not say he wanted war; it was Meir who
threatened him with dire consequences in the event of war. Third, they did not
part as ...
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Reseña de usuario - jacoombs - LibraryThingA balanced, clear and well-researched life of Hussein that squarely places his life within the broader context of Mid-East politics, history and conflict. Leer reseña completa
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Reseña de usuario - lisamarie - Bordersthorough and touching journey through the life of the king. i highly recommend it for truly deepening your understand of personalities within the middle eastern conflict! Leer reseña completa
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The Dismissal of Glubb | |
The Liberal Experiment | |
A Royal Coup | |
Peace Partnership with the | |
The London Agreement | |
Intifada and Disengagement | |
The Gulf Crisis and | |
From Madrid to Oslo | |
Peace Treaty | |
The Kings Peace | |
Collision Course | |
The Year of Revolution | |
Arab Foes and Jewish Friends | |
The Palestinian Challenge | |
The Road to | |
Picking Up the Pieces | |
Dialogue Across the Battle Lines | |
Civil | |
The United Arab Kingdom Plan | |
The October | |
The Road to Rabat | |
Lebanon and the Reagan Plan | |
The Last Journey | |
The Life and Legacy | 14 |
Jordanian Secret Meetings with Israeli Officials | 17 |
Chronology | 23 |
The Camp David Accords | 31 |
Interviews | 1999 |
Bibliography | 2006 |
Photo Insert | 2017 |
A Note About the Author | 2036 |
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | Lion of Jordan |
| Autor | Avi Shlaim |
| Edición | reimpresa |
| Editor | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2008 |
| ISBN | 0307270513, 9780307270511 |
| N.º de páginas | 400 páginas |
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