Adventurism and Empire

“[A] thoughtful and meticulous book. . . . Required reading for scholars of eighteenth-century North American history.” — Journal of American History

“Well researched, clearly argued, crisply written, and, in addition, entertaining.” — American Historical Review

“Narrett demonstrates a masterful understanding of the complicated and unpredictable course of events that contributed to the United States’ ultimate acquisition of this region.” — H-Net Reviews

“[Narrett] used extensive archival collections and published primary and secondary sources to produce this well-done study. . . . Highly recommended.” — CHOICE

“Impressively researched. . . . A work that all specialists on the subject will savor and mine for further insights. . . . Does a masterful job of tracing the twists and turns of the various diplomatic and cultural alliances that were formed throughout the borderlands.” — Florida Historical Quarterly

“[Narrett] provides a compelling narrative that deserves the attention of historians of the early American South and of borderlands more generally.” — Journal of Military History

“[An] impressive book…gracefully written and judiciously argued.” — Journal of Southern History

“[The] utilization of Spanish-language work is outstanding….This is a book that is well worth reading.” — Southwestern Historical Quarterly

“The product of truly impressive, multi-archival research.” — Journal of the North Carolina Association of Historians

“Narrett’s work will be an important addition to the existing literature on the subject, one that weaves complex issues into a cohesive story. It is an insightful work with a challenging subject. This will be an immensely useful study, and I look forward to having it on my shelf.” — Samuel Hyde, Southeastern Louisiana University