Discover the origins and aims of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in a concise, readable brief.
This Epitome offers a compact view of its founding, organizational structure, and early work, designed for practitioners, students, and the curious reader alike.
The book outlines the Endowment’s purpose—scientific study of war causes, promotion of international law, and education about peace—organized into three divisions with dedicated directors. It also explains how the organization framed its activities during and after the First World War and how it planned to influence public understanding and policy.
- Seven postulates for peace, grouped into three divisions of activity.
- Key leadership and the division heads guiding economics/history, international law, and education efforts.
- How the Endowment positioned itself to inform government policy and public opinion.
- Historical context and the evolving role of the Endowment in international affairs.
Ideal for readers of history, international law, and the early 20th‑century peace movement seeking a concise overview of this influential organization.