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Lion of Jordan : the life of King Hussein in war and peace
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Lion of Jordan : the life of King Hussein in war and peace

by Avi Shlaim

An account of the life and 1953–1999 reign of King Hussein of Jordan, drawn from surviving personal papers. The text examines his influence on Middle Eastern politics and his consistent efforts towards peace with Israel.

Accession 25645 ISBN 9780713997774 Publisher Penguin
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