I own the book and as a person with a historical mindset, it’s one of the most nonsensical books posing as history I’ve read. Which is saying a lot, because I’ve read many trash history books over the last 40+ years.
The violent punk/math genius in the movie “Good Will Hunting” liked it, but that dude didn’t have a clue about history.
An exceptional prodigy in certain academic fields, but a complete moron in studies beyond his comprehension.