Former CNN commentator Frederick Allen presents a behind-the-scenes look at the men who transformed Atlanta from a sleepy Southern backwater to an international powerhouse--and how they did it. Personal papers, private correspondence, and Allens own intimate knowledge of the major players combine to produce a riveting chronicle. nFor visitors and recent arrivals, Atlanta Rising, will serve as the essential primer on the ins and outs of the Souths capital city. For natives, the book offers up a rich menu of surprising new facts and fresh insights about their own hometown.