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Global History

We chose 10 of our favorite modern world history books from authors that have spoken at Carnegie Council since 2010. Perfect for the college-bound high school and college classrooms!

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Genocide & Intervention

How do we prevent genocide? When does one have the right and moral obligation to intervene to stop mass violence? We have curated a short list of books that will help students and teachers answer these questions.

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Ethics and War

From antiquity to today, certain questions concerning ethics and war have remained persistent. These books explore how and why we go to war, what has stayed the same, and what must change.

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American History

These books describe choices made by American leaders in the 20th century and how they helped shape the country. Includes a biography, memoir, and reflections on U.S. miltiary, foreign, and domestic policy decisions.

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Ethics Empowered

Using the power of ethics to build a better world

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