The document discusses the political and economic history of Georgia in the late 19th century. It describes the Bourbon Triumvirate period after Reconstruction, led by Joseph Brown, Alfred Colquitt, and John Gordon, who aimed to strengthen business ties but maintain white supremacy. It also discusses the growth of Atlanta's population and racial tensions there, as well as the rise of the Populist movement led by figures like Tom Watson, who advocated for farmers' rights against corporate interests.