In this fascinating study, Thomas W. Loyless provides a detailed record of the prominent public figures in Georgia during a pivotal period of its history. With engaging prose and insightful analysis, he sheds light on the political, social, and economic forces that shaped the state at the turn of the twentieth century. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of Southern history and politics. 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.