Two new books trace the American Revolution through historic sites

Two new books by Max Victor Alper map the American Revolution across Northern and Southern states, pairing battlefield history with site descriptions ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. The volumes are now distributed by Simon & Schuster and are aimed at both travelers and general readers.

Why it matters: - The two books are positioned as timely guides for America’s 250th anniversary celebration year. - The books connect Revolutionary War history to real places, which makes the era more usable for readers, travelers, and site visitors. - The volumes aim to broaden interest beyond scholars by combining narrative history, photography, and site descriptions.

What happened: - Max Victor Alper has released two new books on the American Revolution: "A Nation's Birth" (The North) and "A Nation's Heritage" (The South). - Simon & Schuster recently distributed both volumes. - The books were released in June 2026. - The series is presented as a companion to the nation’s 250th anniversary year.

The details: - "A Nation's Birth" covers Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - "A Nation's Heritage" covers South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. - Each chapter is organized by state and city, then follows local history with descriptions of Colonial and Revolutionary War sites. - An extensive chronology is included to help readers track the period’s fast-moving events. - Dozens of photographs and illustrations support the narrative. - The books also include selected non-Revolutionary sites to widen the historical frame. - The site list ranges from North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Fort Ticonderoga in New York, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Mount Vernon Mansion in Mount Vernon, Virginia. - The books also cover major cities including Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, Wilmington and Richmond. - The author highlights military maneuvers, covert operations and battlefields in both the North and the South. - The books are available in paperback and e-book formats. - "A Nation's Birth" is 479 pages, carries ISBN 1493094521, and is priced at $29.95 in paperback. - "A Nation's Heritage" is 294 pages, carries ISBN 149309453X, and is priced at $24.96 in paperback. - Globe Pequot is the publisher of both books. - Simon & Schuster is the distributor.

Between the lines: - Alper is using place-based history to turn a broad national story into a travel-friendly format. - The book pairing suggests a deliberate North-South framing of the Revolution, which can help readers compare how the war played out across regions. - The inclusion of non-Revolutionary sites signals an attempt to make the books relevant to a wider audience than pure history buffs. - Alper’s background in academia and photography supports the books’ blend of scholarship and visual storytelling.

What's next: - Readers can order both books through Amazon and Barnes & Noble online. - Bookstores can place orders at purchaseorders@simonandschuster.com. - Gift shops can order through wholesale@globepequot.com. - Visuals and review copies are available through publicity contact Joseph Gill.

The bottom line: - The books package Revolutionary War history as a regional, site-driven guide for America’s 250th anniversary season.