Carnegie Heritage

This beautifully illustrated work explores the rich heritage associated with the surname Carnegie. After briefly visiting the Earls of Southesk, the Dukes of Fife, and other distant relations, the book centries around the extraordinary life and work of the Scottish-American steel magnate and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). He became, for a brief time, the richest man in the world. His influence is still vividly with us today in the astonishing array of institutions which he founded and the many praiseworthy and long-lasting endeavours which he set in motion. These include: - The Carnegie Institution for Science, responsible for a myriad of discoveries and inventions in diverse fields, from astronomy to genetics; - Over 3500 free Libraries all around the world, and his generous and transformational initiatives in the realm of education; - The Carnegie Hero Funds, set up in the USA, the UK and on Continental Europe, to honour those who have saved lives, often at the cost of their own, and to support victims of disaster and their families; - The Palace of Peace at the Hague, which houses the International Court of Justice; and - The Carnegie Corporation of New York which, in modern times, created the renowned Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.