Records of Jordan 1919–1965 14 Volume Hardback Set

The definitive document collection on the creation and development of today's Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan.

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This is the definitive document collection on the creation and development of today«s Hashimite Kingdom of Jordan. Detailed records on Jordanian relations with neighbour states provide invaluable background for the Middle East peace process and documentary evidence of key events and issues in the first 45 years of Jordanian history: the creation of Transjordan; the formation of boundaries with Syria and Iraq; boundaries with Hijaz and Nejd and relations with Ibn Saud; the reigns of Abdullah and Talal, and later the reign of King Hussein; post-war relations with Arab states, US and Britain; the relationship between King Hussein and President Nasser; the status of Jerusalem; Jordan Valley water problems; concerns with the Baghdad Pact, the Arab League and the United Nations; the role of King Hussein in the Arab-Israel conflict; issues concerning the creation of the PLO; regular detailed information on King Hussein's administration and personal survival.