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With Unprecedented Access To Extensive And Secret Royal Family Archives, The Author Draws The First Accurate Portrait Of Jordans Remarkable King Husseina Towering Figure In The History Of Jordan, King Hussein Reigned For Nearly Half A Century, From His Grandfathers Assassination In 1953 To His Own Death In 1999. In This Fascinating Biography, Nigel Ashton Recounts The Eventful Life Of The King Who Not Only Survived But Flourished Amidst Crisis After Crisis As Ruler Of A Poor Desert Nation Surrounded By Powerful And Hostile Neighbors. Hussein Skillfully Navigated Complicated Relationships With The British, His Fellow Arab Leaders, The New Bordering State Of Israel, Masses Of Dispossessed Palestinians Within His Kingdom, Every U.S. President From Eisenhower To Clinton, And Every British Prime Minister From Churchill To Blair. This Book Illuminates The Private Man, His Key Relationships, And His Achievements And Disappointments As A Central Player In The Tough World Of Middle Eastern Politics.Ashton Has Had Unique Access To King Husseins Private Papers, Including His Secret Correspondence With U.S., British, And Israeli Leaders, And He Has Also Conducted Numerous Interviews With Members Of Husseins Circle And Immediate Family. The Resulting Book Brings New Depth To Our Understanding Of The Popular And Canny King While Also Providing New Information About The Wars Of 1967 And 1973, President Reagans Role In The Irancontra Affair, The Evolution Of The Middle East Peace Process, And Much More.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'King Hussein of Jordan: A Political Life'? A: The book provides an in-depth biography of King Hussein of Jordan, exploring his political life, relationships with world leaders, and his role in Middle Eastern politics.
- Q: Who is the author of this biography? A: The biography is written by Nigel Ashton, who has had unique access to King Hussein's private papers and conducted interviews with his family and associates.
- Q: What kind of access did the author have while writing this book? A: Nigel Ashton had unprecedented access to extensive and secret royal family archives, as well as King Hussein's private papers and correspondence.
- Q: How long did King Hussein reign as the King of Jordan? A: King Hussein reigned for nearly half a century, starting from 1953 until his death in 1999.
- Q: What significant historical events does the book cover? A: The book covers key events such as the wars of 1967 and 1973, President Reagan's involvement in the Iran-Contra affair, and the evolution of the Middle East peace process.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Middle Eastern politics? A: Yes, the biography is written to be accessible and provides context that can help readers understand the complexities of Middle Eastern politics.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'King Hussein of Jordan: A Political Life'? A: The book was published on March 30, 2010.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The biography contains 464 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in an illustrated edition.