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The Venture of Islam has been honored as a magisterial work of the mind since its publication in early 1975. In this threevolume 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.'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.'The New YorkerVolume 1, The Classical Age of Islam, analyzes the world before Islam, Muhammad's challenge, and the early Muslim state between 625 and 692. Hodgson then discusses the classical civilization of the High Caliphate. The volume also contains a general introduction to the complete work and a foreword by Reuben Smith, who, as Hodgson's colleague and friend, finished the Venture of Islam after the author's death and saw it through to publication.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Venture of Islam, Volume 1: The Classical Age of Islam'? A: This volume primarily analyzes the historical development of Islamic civilization from before the birth of Muhammad to the middle of the twentieth century, emphasizing the early Muslim state and the classical civilization of the High Caliphate.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Venture of Islam, Volume 1' is Marshall G. S. Hodgson, a respected scholar in the field of Islamic studies.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Islamic history? A: Yes, this book is suitable for both beginners and those with advanced knowledge, as it provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic civilization along with detailed analysis.
- Q: How many pages does this volume contain? A: The book contains 539 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback binding, making it flexible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'The Venture of Islam, Volume 1' published? A: The book was published on February 15, 1977.
- Q: Does this volume include illustrations or maps? A: Yes, the book is illustrated with charts and maps that aid in understanding the historical context of Islamic civilization.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The item is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any wear or damage.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of the original work.
- Q: Can you provide a summary of the content covered in this volume? A: This volume provides an analysis of the world before Islam, the challenges faced by Muhammad, and the formation of the early Muslim state, along with discussions on the classical civilization of the High Caliphate.