In this powerful and influential address, Andrew Carnegie argues passionately for the establishment of a world government that would work to prevent war and promote the cause of peace. Drawing on his own experience as one of the richest and most influential men of his time, Carnegie outlines a practical and realistic vision for a future in which nations are united by a shared commitment to justice, freedom, and cooperation. 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.