Leaders in Modern Philanthropy

Explore the ways in which philanthropy has shaped the modern world with this insightful book from William Garden Blaikie. From the Rockefeller Foundation to the Carnegie Institution, it profiles some of the most influential philanthropists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and their impact on education, science, and social welfare. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of giving.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.