Part of the Christian map, St George Church, Madaba

Jordan: a short history lesson

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May 10th 2019
Jordan: a quick flit Jordan! Is it possible to offer a caption that describes the nation? No. The experiences we've encountered are just too diverse. We were short of time when considering our travel options and decided to join a Peregrine organised tour. In many respects, we're glad we did. As always, if you want to see the picture in a larger size, just c ... read more

Middle East » Jordan

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For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more