This course explores the historical, economic, social and administrative developments in Jordan since the foundation of the Emirate of Trans- Jordan in addition to those that occurred during the British Mandate and after the proclamation of the Monarchy in 1946 such as the war of 1948. Other issues include the role of Jordan in national concerns during the reign of King Hussein, the Jordanian-Palestinian relations, the Jordanian role in the war of 1967 and October War 1973. In addition, it examines the Jordanian position with regard to the Gulf War ( 1990-1991 ), the reinstatement of democracy in Jordan and the various developments in all areas under the reign of King Abdullah II (1999- 2005 ) .