The Great War For Civilisation by Robert Fisk (Signed)

The Great War for Civilisation by Robert Fisk is a major work of modern Middle Eastern history and war reporting, drawing on the author’s decades of experience as a foreign correspondent in some of the region’s most turbulent conflict zones. First published in Britain by Fourth Estate in 2005, this 2006 Harper Perennial paperback edition was issued in October 2006 and runs to approximately 1,392 pages. It is the revised edition of Fisk’s extensive account of the political and military upheavals that have shaped the modern Middle East.

The Great War for Civilisation covers a vast period and geographical area, examining events including the Iranian Revolution, the Iran-Iraq War, the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the Lebanese conflicts, the Gulf War and the American invasion of Iraq in 2003. Fisk’s reporting also considers the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the Algerian Civil War and the wider consequences of Western intervention and regional power struggles.

One of the book’s distinguishing features is Fisk’s combination of historical analysis with firsthand journalism. Having spent decades reporting from the Middle East, he witnessed many of the events he describes, including wars, invasions and political crises. The result is The Great War for Civilisation, an expansive account that moves between the experiences of individuals caught in conflict and the larger geopolitical forces influencing governments and armies.

The Great War for Civilisation also reflects Fisk’s strongly argued interpretation of Middle Eastern history. He examines the legacy of colonialism, the impact of foreign intervention and the competing political interests that have contributed to recurring violence. His reporting style is direct and often deeply critical, making the book as much a work of political journalism as a historical survey.

The Great War for Civilisation is particularly valuable to readers interested in the history of the Middle East, international relations, war correspondence and the political background to conflicts that continue to influence global affairs. Fisk’s encounters with political leaders, soldiers, civilians and other witnesses give the narrative a distinctive eyewitness dimension.

This signed 2006 Harper Perennial paperback is an especially appealing copy for collectors of Robert Fisk’s work and readers interested in modern Middle Eastern history. With its enormous scope, extensive research and firsthand perspective, it remains an ambitious and absorbing examination of war, politics and journalism across one of the world’s most contested regions.

Condition: Very Good – Light wear and foxing present. Signed by author.