Non-fiction:
* The War of the World: History's Greatest Conflicts (2011): A comprehensive history of wars across various cultures and eras.
* The Great War: A New History (2014): A re-examination of the First World War, emphasizing the human cost and its broader impact.
* The World's Wars: From 1900 to the Present (2016): An overview of major conflicts in the 20th and 21st centuries.
* The Dance of the Extremes: The New Politics of the World (2018): An exploration of the rise of populism and nationalism in the modern world.
* The Square: Syria's Uprising and the Rise of the Global Arab Revolt (2012): A detailed account of the Syrian uprising and its connection to broader Arab Spring movements.
* The End of the World is a Cul-de-Sac: Travels in the Middle East (2005): A collection of essays on travel experiences in the Middle East, reflecting on the region's complexities.
* When the Taliban Took Power: How an Insurgency Took Over a Country (2008): A look at the Taliban's rise to power in Afghanistan.
* Death in the Afternoon: A Personal History of War in Afghanistan (2018): A reflection on the author's personal experiences in Afghanistan during the war.
Fiction:
* The Red Tent (2002): A fictionalized account of the story of Dinah, Jacob's daughter, as told in the Bible's Book of Genesis.
* The World to Come: A Novel (2008): A novel that explores the potential impact of climate change on the world.
James Fergusson is a well-respected historian and travel writer, known for his engaging and insightful writing style. His books offer a valuable perspective on major historical events and contemporary issues.