ABSTRACT

This book, first published in 1961, covers the whole range of the Hashemite kingdom, its king, its government, the people, the land, industry, the armed forces and the rich history of the country. The aim of this book is to present a living picture of a live and virile people linked by language, blood and faith to the other Muslim lands, and in doing so present a snap-shot of the country in the middle of the twentieth century.

chapter 1|5 pages

Jordan in General

Outline of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Today

chapter 2|11 pages

The King in Jordan

chapter 3|10 pages

Political Parties in Jordan

chapter 4|15 pages

How Jordan is Governed

chapter 5|11 pages

Jordan and her Neighbours

chapter 6|7 pages

The Armed Forces

chapter 7|7 pages

The People, Their Faith and Their Customs

chapter 8|13 pages

Agriculture and Industry

chapter 9|5 pages

The Bedouins

chapter 10|5 pages

The Refugees

chapter 11|12 pages

Tourism in Jordan

chapter 12|38 pages

The Wonders of Jordan

chapter 13|7 pages

The Future of Jordan