--- product_id: 216657440 title: "The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East (Vintage)" price: "€ 75.26" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/216657440-the-great-war-for-civilisation-the-conquest-of-the-middle store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East (Vintage) **Price:** € 75.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East (Vintage) - **How much does it cost?** € 75.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/216657440-the-great-war-for-civilisation-the-conquest-of-the-middle) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A sweeping and dramatic history of the last half century of conflict in the Middle East from an award-winning journalist who has covered the region for over forty years, The Great War for Civilisation unflinchingly chronicles the tragedy of the region from the Algerian Civil War to the Iranian Revolution; from the American hostage crisis in Beirut to the Iran-Iraq War; from the 1991 Gulf War to the American invasion of Iraq in 2003. A book of searing drama as well as lucid, incisive analysis, The Great War for Civilisation is a work of major importance for today's world. Review: One brilliant historical author - A masterpiece as is all his work Review: as well as being a heart felt and beautifully told moral tale for our age - We join Mr Fisk in Afghanistan as he sets out to interview the now late Osama Bin Laden. In many ways this event sets the back drop for the whole of the book, as it charts the fate of the Middle East from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan to the aftermath of the US lead invasion of Iraq in 2003. Whilst Fisk’s book is by all accounts an epic tail, it never fails to be a very human account of the troubles of the middle east; often picking out the human stories from a back drop of general carnage. Whilst there is no doubting that Fisk has a political agenda it is one, for my liking, that is deeply welcome. One cannot help but get swept along with Fisk’s anger, and maybe even his guilt as a Brit, for the years of self serving meddling that has gone on in the middle east in the name of spreading democracy. It is a perspective that needs to be given voice, but, unfortunately, one that is too seldom heard. What strikes me above all about this book is, as well as being a heart felt and beautifully told moral tale for our age, it is also an incredibly prescient one. Written in 2005/06 time has made it more, not less, relevant. Long before the Arab spring and the rise of ISIS Frisk predicts the sinister aftermath of the British and American folly in Iraq with remarkable insight. This book should serve as fable to us all, and be required reading for anyone trying to understand this complex and fascinating region. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,108,413 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3,855 in Religious History of Islam 24,076 in Society, Politics & Philosophy | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,284 Reviews | ## Images ![The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East (Vintage) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Jjn9P9qtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One brilliant historical author *by A***� on 15 May 2026* A masterpiece as is all his work ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ as well as being a heart felt and beautifully told moral tale for our age *by A***R on 5 February 2017* We join Mr Fisk in Afghanistan as he sets out to interview the now late Osama Bin Laden. In many ways this event sets the back drop for the whole of the book, as it charts the fate of the Middle East from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan to the aftermath of the US lead invasion of Iraq in 2003. Whilst Fisk’s book is by all accounts an epic tail, it never fails to be a very human account of the troubles of the middle east; often picking out the human stories from a back drop of general carnage. Whilst there is no doubting that Fisk has a political agenda it is one, for my liking, that is deeply welcome. One cannot help but get swept along with Fisk’s anger, and maybe even his guilt as a Brit, for the years of self serving meddling that has gone on in the middle east in the name of spreading democracy. It is a perspective that needs to be given voice, but, unfortunately, one that is too seldom heard. What strikes me above all about this book is, as well as being a heart felt and beautifully told moral tale for our age, it is also an incredibly prescient one. Written in 2005/06 time has made it more, not less, relevant. Long before the Arab spring and the rise of ISIS Frisk predicts the sinister aftermath of the British and American folly in Iraq with remarkable insight. This book should serve as fable to us all, and be required reading for anyone trying to understand this complex and fascinating region. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Robert Fisk's Masterpiece. *by V***. on 25 August 2011* Interesting and very enlightening from start to finish. A "Big Book" in all respects, which is compulsive reading. Fisk's comprehensive, and fascinating history of the tragedy of the Middle East has filled the gaps in my understanding of how the present situation has evolved,and particularly the continuing "guilty "roll of the Western Powers in this most strategic area. I can now better understand the present situation playing out in Arab States, which can only be understood set into the proper historical perspective that Robert Fisk achieves in this book. The "nightmare" reports, particularly in his chapter on the Iraq, Iran War are not only shocking in detail,but also in the magnitude of the tragedy,which I had not previously fully comprehended. Fisk obviously risked his life on numerous occasions to get to places to see what was the truth for himself, and has proved himself to be among the very best of our few "great investigative journalists". (A sadly shrinking fraternity). The book has not only been a real education to me ,but has left me with a profound respect for Robert Fisk's obvious integrity,and moral,and physical courage. At a time when public opinion of the press is so low,it is good to know that we still have a few first rate "real" investigative journalists, and this great work of Fisk's illustrates his obvious right to that title. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Great War for Civilisation: The Conquest of the Middle East - Night of Power: The Betrayal of the Middle East --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/216657440-the-great-war-for-civilisation-the-conquest-of-the-middle](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/216657440-the-great-war-for-civilisation-the-conquest-of-the-middle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-06*