Palestine & Transjordan

Produced during the Second World War by the Geographical Section of the Naval Intelligence Division, this book was designed to provide comprehensive, detailed information for the use of commanding officers stationed in Palestine and Transjordan. Now declassified, the work is an invaluable source of information for the general reader. Topics such as physical geography, climate, vegetation, fauna, history, people, administration, public health, agriculture, industry, banking, finance, commerce, ports, cities and communications are covered in depth with ample illustration.