This is a comprehensive history of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, from its founding in the 1830s to its destruction during the Civil War and subsequent reconstruction. The book covers the major political, economic, and social developments of the city, including its role as a center of trade and commerce, its involvement in the Civil War, and its emergence as a major urban center in the 20th century.

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