Civilization on Trial by Arnold J. Toynbee (1948) – First Edition Hardcover | Mid-Century History & Philosophy

Published in 1948 in the immediate aftermath of the two World Wars, Civilization on Trial is a seminal collection of thirteen essays and lectures by renowned British historian Arnold J. Toynbee. Best known for his monumental A Study of History, Toynbee reflects here on the fragility of human progress, the rise and fall of global empires, and the profound existential crisis facing modern Western civilization in the atomic age. A sweeping, thought-provoking philosophical critique that remains strikingly relevant today. CONDITION: • Overall: Very Good condition first edition hardcover. • Binding & Boards: Strong binding; boards show minimal shelf wear. • Interior: Pages are clean and unmarked throughout. • Inscriptions: Previous owner's name and dated on the front endpaper. • Dust Jacket: Not included. SHIPPING: Ships free in the US via USPS media mail. Upgrades available at checkout.