The Venture of Islam is a sweeping, three-volume exploration of Islamic civilization by historian Marshall G. S. Hodgson. Drawing on charts, maps, and rich scholarship, Hodgson reveals Islam not just as a faith, but as a vibrant, evolving world civilization. From pre-Islamic Arabia through the high caliphates, the flowering of Sufism and Persian culture, to the rise of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires — and into the modern era — this trilogy weaves intellectual, spiritual, and political threads into a powerful narrative.

Hodgson’s work is groundbreaking in how it frames Islamic history in global context, introducing key ideas like “Islamicate” to differentiate the cultural‑civilizational sphere from purely religious practice. At its core is a moral vision: a meditation on conscience, heritage, and the enduring legacy of Islamic culture.

Perfect for serious students, history lovers, and those wanting a deeply reflective take on the Islamic world. This is more than history — it is a world-civilization reimagined.

Includes:
Volume 1 — The Classical Age of Islam
Volume 2 — The Expansion of Islam in the Middle Periods
Volume 3 — The Gunpowder Empires and Modern Times