Kingdom of Jordan

by Raphael Patai

Book Overview

The Kingdom of Jordan stands strategically amidst the countries of the Near East, bordered by Israel, Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. A small country, poor in resources, it is torn by conflicting tensions and policies and by strife between pro-Western and pro-Soviet elements. This study of Jordan in the English language surveys all aspects of Jordan's life: the land, the people, their history, politics, economy, society, and culture. Mr. Patai fully...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691626537
• ISBN13: 9780691626536
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"