In his white house years henry kissinger comments sardonically, i am being frank about myself in this book. King abdullah ii of jordan is not your typical arab ruler. A friend of mine brought to my attention the arabic version and told me that reading the book cant be complete without comparing the two versions, which is a valid point of view, but i will not be reading the arabic version no matter what. This worthy addition to that distinctive genre of books written by political leaders still in office is part autobiography, part political. King abdullah ii of jordan is the author of books such as our last best chance. Hm is also the custodian of christian holy sites in. How power struggle ignited between jordan prince hamzah. King abdullah iis car collection is a window into jordan. The king provides excellent insight and behindthescenes facts regarding numerous different geopolitical events. Confined to his home, excrown prince of jordan issues. Abdullah ii bin alhussein is the 41st direct descendent of prophet muhammad and the present king of jordan.
Our last best chance king abdullahs book assessed in an existential. Abdullah studied in england for sometime before starting his career with british military. The pursuit of peace in a time of peril was written by his majesty king abdullah ii ibn al hussein. Our last best chance the pursuit of peace in a time of peril by. Jordanian king abdullah ii sends tough message on dissent in. Us state department reiterates full support for jordans. A hashemite legacy 2nd edition beverley miltonedwards. From 2005 to 2010 he was the israelpalestine senior analyst for the international crisis group. Jordan arrests highprofile figures, and excrown prince. Our last best chance by king abdullah ii of jordan audiobook. Hamzah was accused of aiding a plot to destabilize the. I am extremely grateful to god for the role he has blessed me with in bringing about the islamic consensus that is the subject of this present book.
King abdullah ii of jordan books biography and list of works. Profiles the life and times of the ruler of the hashemite kingdom of jordan, provides historical background on the ottoman empire, and presents the kings stance on the war in iraq and the israelipalestinian conflict. I initially purchased the book to better understand his philosophy on international relations. Jordans king abdullah ii accepts mediation with prince. Named after his greatgrandfather, king abdullah also known as the founder of modern jordan, he is widely popular both locally and internationally for having maintained jordans stability despite overwhelming odds. The memoir opens during the 1967 war, when the king, then a toddler, is dared by his brother to race across the lawn in the middle of an israeli air raid. His father king hussein himself ruled for 47 years and was the longestserving arab leader when he died in 1999. Hm king abdullah ii is the custodian of alharam alsharif in jerusalem, the sacred compound which contains alaqsa mosque and the dome of the rock.
Jordans foreign debt to gdp percentage fell from more than 210 per cent in 1990 to 83 per cent by the end of 2005, a substantial decrease that was described as an extraordinary achievement by the international monetary fund imf. Apr 03, 2021 jordans army chief of staff says the halfbrother of king abdullah ii was asked to stop some movements and activities that are being used to target jordans security and stability. Jordanian authorities said sunday they foiled a malicious plot by a former crown prince to destabilise the kingdom with foreign support. Saudi foreign minister prince faisal arrives in amman to. The current crown prince is king abdullah ii s son, hussein bin abdullah, 26. Apr 03, 2021 abdullah has ruled the country since king husseins death in 1999, and cultivated close ties with a succession of u. He documents the first decade of his rule in a manner similar to his fathers 1962 book, uneasy lies the head. Jordans king abdullah ii is a key western ally who has made the stability of his country in the restive middle east a top priority. Jordans 59yearold king came to power in 1999, when king hussein before his death elevated him from his relatively obscure position as head of jordans special forces to become the new monarch. Lawyer says mediation resolves feud among jordan royals. Jordan accuses former crown prince hamzah bin hussein of.
Jordan reportedly foils plot to topple king abdullah the. The 41stgeneration direct descendant of the prophet mohammad peace be upon him, his majesty king abdullah ii assumed his constitutional powers as monarch on 7 february 1999. Our last best chance by king abdullah ii of jordan. For the latest books, recommendations, offers and more. However, the book is more a focus on king abdullah ii himself, his background, and why he does what he does. The 41yearold is seen as religious, modest and in touch with the common man. Our last best chance a story of war and peace a story of war and peace the pursuit of peace in a time of peril by king abdullah ii of jordan by king. King abdullah ii is a respectable, impressive, strong character. The palace of jordans former crown prince in amman was raided on saturday local time and two of his senior aides arrested after officials uncovered what they believed was an attempted coup against the kingdoms ruling monarch king abdullah ii, state media reported. Jordans prince hamzah pledges loyalty to halfbrother king.
Apr 03, 2021 king abdullah is a key partner of the united states, and he has our full support. Our last best chance the pursuit of peace in a time of. Apr 04, 2021 the iraqi government affirms that it stands with the hashemite kingdom of jordan, under the leadership of his majesty king abdullah ii, in any steps taken to preserve the security and stability of the country and take care of the interests of the brotherly people of jordan, in a way that boosts their presence, by relying on measures that aim to extend the respect of the state, the foreign. Jordanian prince under house arrest amid alleged plot to. In this exceptionally candid memoir, king abdullah tackles the single toughest issue he faces headon how to solve the israelipalestinian standoff and reveals. Hamzah is accused of aiding a plot to destabilize the. The pursuit of peace in a time of peril is a book written by king abdullah ii of jordan. Lebanon vaccine rollout neglects refugees, migrants. He belongs to the royal hashemite family, the rulers of jordan since 1920s, and took the throne from his father, hussein. May 05, 2011 it is a cool book, but i think it reflects king abdullah ii s political gullibility, which is understandable in the case of a military man. As a member of the hashemite dynasty, the royal family of jordan since 1921, he is a 42ndgeneration direct descendant of muhammad. Jul 16, 2016 king abdullah ii also negotiated a free trade agreement with the u. Many admire him also because of his uncanny resemblance to his father the late king hussein. A story of war and peace paperback illustrated, march 27, 2012.
He was previously jordans crown prince from 1965 to 1999 but was removed. How power struggle ignited between jordan prince hamzah and. King abdullah ii spent his formative years in the united states, where he went to eaglebrook and deerfield, and in england, where he trained to be an officer at sandhurst. Jordanian prince pledges loyalty to king abdullah ii israel. A story of war and peace king abdullah ii of jordan on. A story of war and peace kindle edition by king abdullah ii of jordan. Throughout, the us and the oilrich gulf states have valued him. King abdullah ii of jordan biography facts, childhood.
Prince hamzah said in a recording released monday, april 5, that he will defy government threats ordering him to stay at home and refrain from public. And in 2014, he established a fellowship for the study of love in religion at regents park college, oxford university. This book by jordans king abdullah provides valuable insight into the thinking of one of the middle easts most progressive and moderate leaders. Jordans king abdullah ii intervenes in royal drama. The pursuit of peace in a time of peril is a book written by king abdullah ii of jordan and published by viking press in new york city. Following the leadership legacy of his father, the late king hussein, king abdullah has made the welfare of jordans people the cornerstone of his policies for. King abdullah is a key partner of the united states, and he. King mohammed vi first foreign leader to call jordans king. Jordan royal, palace official arrested for alleged plot. Jordans king abdullah ii agrees to mediation with prince hamzah. Saudi arabia was among the first to voice support for the king.
King abdullah iis car collection is a window into jordans. Hamzah was accused of aiding a plot to destabilize the kingdoms security. In our last best chance, king abdullah writes as both a monarch bestowing wisdom from above and as a man whose life has been intertwined with war and making the case for peace. A cavalry officer in the jordanian army, he eventually became commander of the jordanian special forces, a position that allowed him to forge invaluable relationships with. As a member of the hashemite dynasty, the royal family of jordan since 1921, he is a 42ndgeneration direct descendant of muhammad hussein, currently a first lieutenant in the jordanian armed forces, started his. Apr 03, 2021 jordan royal, palace official arrested for alleged plot against king abdullah ii. Jordans prince hamzah pledges loyalty to halfbrother. In this book, his majesty recounts major events and milestones and also details jordans vision for ending the arabisraeli conflict.
Abdullah ii king of jordan was born on january 30, 1962 in amman, jordan as abdullah bin al hussein. Jordanian senate affirms support for king abdullah ii for. Former adviser to jordans king abdullah arrested on. Lawyer says mediation among feuding jordan royals successful. Jordan prince says hes confined, lashes out at authorities. Abdullah ii of jordan author of our last best chance goodreads. King abdullah ii major world leaders major world leaders hardcover 9780791082591. Book description the reign of king abdullah ii the involvement of the us in the iraq war and the effect on this on jordans alignment with the west the countrys.
Apr 03, 2021 king abdullah ii, 59, has reigned since 1999, when he took the throne after the death of his father, king hussein. Apr 04, 2021 the jordanian senate affirms its supports for king abdullah ii in preserving the stability of jordan, the senate speaker said on sunday after multiple top officials were arrested for security reasons. Hamzah claimed in the leaked video that he was being punished for participating in meetings in which jordans ruling system had been criticized. Jordans king abdullah ii intervenes in royal drama involving. Book a spot on the couch for exclusive books top25 april reads the south african. In 2012, king abdullah ii set up integrated professorial chairs for the study of the work of imam ghazali at the aqsa mosque and imam razi at the king hussein mosque. The pursuit of peace in a time of peril abdullah ii of jordan, king on. Abdullah ii of jordan author of our last best chance. The army chief of staff denied reports saturday, april 3, 2021, that prince hamzah was arrested.
King mohammed vi first foreign leader to call jordans. Read free our last best chance the pursuit of peace in a time of peril by king abdullah ii author viking. He has been married to queen rania since june 10, 1993. Of particular interest to western readers, king abdullah uses this book to speak against terrorism and emphasize the importance of moderate islam in refuting extremism. Abdullahs book contains insights into his childhood and behindthescenes accounts of encounters with political figures. His majesty king abdullah ii, the eldest son of king hussein and fortythird generation direct. Waiting for may, brussels eyes december brexit deal. The pursuit of peace in a time of peril thorndike press large print nonfiction series by king of jordan abdullah ii and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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