Making Philanthropy Accountable

This book traces the evolution of philanthropy in the British world between 1756 and 1840, from small committees to globally-reaching humanitarian societies. It examines how mercantile and religious entrepreneurs, particularly evangelicals, drove this growth through innovative organizational models and transnational networks. The study highlights key achievements like the abolition of slavery and the development of missionary and Bible societies, offering a human portrait of philanthropists and their efforts to effect social and cultural change, integrating their social, religious, economic, and intellectual lives.