Philip Robinsâ survey of Jordanâs political history begins in the early 1920s, continues through the years of the British Mandate, and traces events over the next half-century to the present day. Throughout the period, the countryâs fortunes were closely identified with its head of st[...]
The Middle East is notoriously complex and difficult. This book deals with the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion, to gender and conflict. It also contains historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and popular jokes from the area.[...]