Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace by Avi Shlaim (Paperback)

Lion of Jordan is Oxford historian Avi Shlaim's landmark biography of King Hussein, who guided Jordan through more than four decades of upheaval in the Middle East. Shlaim portrays him as a statesman, a peace-broker and a master of realpolitik who never stopped negotiating between the Arab world and Israel. Essential reading for anyone interested in Jordan's modern history.

• Follows Hussein through wars, regional crises and attempts on his life
• Traces his lifelong pursuit of peace and his efforts to secure the Hashemite dynasty
• Reveals his secret dialogue across battle lines, including covert meetings with Israeli leaders
• Draws on extensive archives and interviews with Hussein, his family and his confidants

Details

• Author: Avi Shlaim
• Publisher: Penguin
• Year: 2008
• Format: Paperback, 697 pages
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780141017280