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S. Hodgson (1922–1968) was a pioneering historian and scholar whose profound insights reshaped the modern understanding of Islamic civilization and world history. A lifelong student of human cultures and moral thought, Hodgson taught at the University of Chicago, where he also served as Chair of the Committee on Social Thought. His intellectual breadth, moral seriousness, and interdisciplinary approach made him one of the most original thinkers of his generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the time of his untimely death at age 46, Hodgson left behind a nearly complete manuscript that would later become his magnum opus, \u003cem\u003eThe Venture of Islam: Conscience and History in a World Civilization\u003c\/em\u003e. Published posthumously by the University of Chicago Press in three volumes, the work remains a cornerstone of Islamic studies. 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His legacy endures through the enduring vitality of \u003cem\u003eThe Venture of Islam\u003c\/em\u003e—a testament to his belief that understanding humanity’s diverse spiritual and cultural traditions is essential to understanding history itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Welibooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51960209539377,"sku":null,"price":18.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/The-Venture-of-Islam-Volume2.jpg?v=1761136427"},{"product_id":"the-venture-of-islam-volume-3-the-gunpowder-empires-and-modern-times-by-marshall-g-s-hodgson-paperback-illustrated","title":"The Venture of Islam, Volume 3: The Gunpowder Empires and Modern Times by Marshall G. S. Hodgson-Paperback – Illustrated,","description":"\u003cem\u003eThe Venture of Islam\u003c\/em\u003e has been honored as a magisterial work of the mind since its publication in early 1975. In this three-volume study, illustrated with charts and maps, Hodgson traces and interprets the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the middle of the twentieth century. This work grew out of the famous course on Islamic civilization that Hodgson created and taught for many years at the University of Chicago.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this concluding volume of \u003cem\u003eThe Venture of Islam\u003c\/em\u003e, Hodgson describes the second flowering of Islam: the Safavid, Timurid, and Ottoman empires. The final part of the volume analyzes the widespread Islamic heritage in today's world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a nonpareil work, not only because of its command of its subject but also because it demonstrates how, ideally, history should be written.\"—\u003cem\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ University of Chicago Press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ 476 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0226346854\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0226346854\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎1.25 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.3 x 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Venture of Islam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a brand new, unopened item in shrink wrap.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarshall G. S. Hodgson (1922–1968) was a pioneering historian and scholar whose profound insights reshaped the modern understanding of Islamic civilization and world history. A lifelong student of human cultures and moral thought, Hodgson taught at the University of Chicago, where he also served as Chair of the Committee on Social Thought. His intellectual breadth, moral seriousness, and interdisciplinary approach made him one of the most original thinkers of his generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the time of his untimely death at age 46, Hodgson left behind a nearly complete manuscript that would later become his magnum opus, The Venture of Islam: Conscience and History in a World Civilization. Published posthumously by the University of Chicago Press in three volumes, the work remains a cornerstone of Islamic studies. In it, Hodgson offered a sweeping, deeply humanistic interpretation of Islamic history—one that transcended stereotypes and emphasized the global and civilizational dimensions of Islam’s contribution to the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHodgson’s scholarship was distinguished by his commitment to precision, empathy, and intellectual honesty. He challenged Eurocentric narratives and insisted that Islamic civilization be studied on its own terms, as a dynamic and creative force in world history. Beyond The Venture of Islam, his essays and lectures reveal a thinker profoundly concerned with the moral and spiritual dimensions of history itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToday, Marshall G. S. Hodgson is remembered as a visionary historian whose work continues to influence scholars, theologians, and students across disciplines. 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