Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace | 
 enlarge | Author: Avi Shlaim
Publisher: Knopf
Category: Book
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Pages: 752
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Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.1 x 2
ISBN: 1400043050
Dewey Decimal Number: 956.95043092
EAN: 9781400043057
ASIN: 1400043050
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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pDuring his long reign (1953#8211;1999), King Hussein of Jordan was one of the most dominant figures in Middle Eastern politics and a consistent proponent of peace with Israel. This is the first major account of his life, written with access to his official documents and with the cooperation (but not approval) of his family and staff, and also extensive interviews with international policy makers. brbrFor more than forty years, Hussein walked a tightrope between the Palestinians and Arab radicals on the one hand and Israel on the other. Avi Shlaim reveals that, for the sake of dynastic and national survival, Hussein initiated a secret dialogue with Israel in 1963 that encompassed more than one thousand hours with Golda Meir, Shimon Peres, Yitzhak Shamir, Yitzhak Rabin, and countless others. Shlaim reconstructs this dialogue across battle lines from previously untapped Israeli records and the firsthand accounts of key participants, and makes clear that it was Israeli intransigence that was largely responsible for the failure to achieve a peaceful settlement between 1967 and 1994.brbrAt Hussein#8217;s memorial service at St. Paul#8217;s Cathedral, the Prince of Wales hailed him as #8220;a man amongst men, a king amongst kings.#8221; iLion of Jordan/i illuminates the triumphs and disappointments, the qualities and character of this extraordinary soldier and statesman, and significantly rewrites the history of the Middle East over the past fifty years./p
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A lion for the world November 14, 2008
Scott Jeffe (NY, NY)
A truly extrodinary account of every detail of King Hussien's lifelong quest for a place for his kingdom at the table of respected nations of the world - primarily by pushing for peace in his region at any cost (most often through secret contact with his Israeli nemeses). He was not without errors in this quest, and he benefitted personally ($$) probably more than he should have, but this is the story of an exceptional person on an extrodinary journey who regularly showed more character than either his Isreali or American counterparts. This is the striking aspect of the book -- the lack of good faith (or even honesty) on the part of the leaders of Isreal and USA. It makes an American with an open mind a little uncomfortable with the actions of our leaders - congressional, but also presidents. BUT, the book is as detailed as it could be and focuses on the quest, the policies, and the political experience of this fine man, this amazing king.
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