Terribus,

As previously stated I have no wish to get involved in this discussion, however

Civilisation according to The Oxford English Dictionary is (1)the stage of human social development and organisation which is considered most advanced or (2)the society, culture and way of life of a particular area.

Were German Imperialism, Serbian Nationalism even British Imperialism together with the roles played by France, Italy, Austria/Hungary et al not part of Western Civilisation.

If this is not acceptable to you there's nothing further I can say.