The Hashemite Documents as a Source for the Study of the Jordanian Administration in Palestine During the Reign of King Abdullah bin al-Hussein between 1948 and 1951

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54134/jjha.v16i3.655

Keywords:

King Abdullah bin al-Hussein, Hashemite documents, History of Jordan.

Abstract

This study is based on the papers of King Abdullah bin al Hussein of Jordan published in the Hashemite Documents series, which are the priciple source for studying the Jordanian administration in Palestine between 1948 and 1951, the start of a new stage in the history of the Jordanian state and its connection with Palestine. The study examines the features of Jordanian public administration in Palestine, the role of military rulers and administrative departments, administrative regulations and measures in the economic, social and security fields. The Hashemite Documents series, which includes many reports, letters, telegrams and official writings, as well as press reports, were analyzed to understand the nature of the Jordanian administration.

Author Biographies

Ibrahim Faour Al Shraah, The University of Jordan

Department of History, School of Arts

Ehab Mohammad Ali Zahir, Ministry of Education

Educational supervisor

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Published

2022-10-31

How to Cite

Al Shraah, I. F. ., & Zahir, E. M. A. . (2022). The Hashemite Documents as a Source for the Study of the Jordanian Administration in Palestine During the Reign of King Abdullah bin al-Hussein between 1948 and 1951. Jordan Journal for History and Archaeology, 16(3), 67–88. https://doi.org/10.54134/jjha.v16i3.655

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