I find this history detailed and 3-dimensional in it’s portrayal of the various figures and their relationships as allies, enemies, and adversaries. The political machinations between various tribes and European settlers in a fluidly changing landscape of power is at full display. It’s an interesting time in history/geography and the book details the interpersonal and inter tribal rivalries and motivations with a readable academic backbone.
I don’t think the “Washington Hate Book” review person actually read this. His review reads like a presupposed opinion informed from a dust jacket and has nothing to do with the actual content of the book.