Covering over a century of political history of the Jordanian state, this second edition benefits from new chapters, original research and an expanded chronology forming a comprehensive and systematic case study of Jordan, a country which has found itself at the centre of conflict for much of its existence.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction; 1. On the edge of empire; 2. Founding state and regime; 3. The long road to independence; 4. Loss of innocence; 5. The roaring fifties; 6. The road to disaster; 7. Illusions of progress; 8. Hussein's choices; 9. Abdullah's governance debate at home; 10. International relations under Abdullah; Conclusion: Jordan: still a politely run authoritarian state.
