Two new books map the American Revolution through historic sites

Two new books by Max Victor Alper, released in June 2026 and distributed by Simon & Schuster, trace the American Revolution through state-by-state history and historic sites in the North and South. The volumes are positioned as guides for America’s 250th anniversary celebration and for readers planning Revolutionary War travel.

Why it matters: - The books turn the American Revolution into a place-based guide, linking major events to historic sites in towns, battlefields, harbors and cities. - The series is timed for America’s 250th anniversary celebration year, which could drive interest from history readers and travelers. - The books are designed to work as both reference material and travel companions.

What happened: - Max Victor Alper wrote two new volumes: A Nation's Birth covers the North, and A Nation's Heritage covers the South. - Simon & Schuster recently distributed both books. - The books were released in June 2026. - A Nation's Birth covers Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - A Nation's Heritage covers South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia.

The details: - Each book is organized by state and city. - Each chapter pairs local Revolutionary history with descriptions of Colonial and Revolutionary War sites. - An extensive chronology is included to help readers follow the period. - Dozens of photographs and illustrations support the text. - Selected non-Revolutionary sites are also included to broaden the tour. - Major sites highlighted include North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts; Independence Hall in Philadelphia; Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, 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 narrative includes well-known events such as the Continental Army’s secret crossing of the East River, Benedict Arnold’s raid on Richmond as a British general, the Battle of Saratoga and the Franco-American victory at Yorktown. - The books also cover political turmoil, Loyalist-Patriot conflict, British occupation of American cities, women’s contributions to the war effort, and the movement of the Continental Congress. - The books describe how the Continental Congress produced the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation amid disruption and changing locations.

Between the lines: - Alper is framing the Revolution as both a military conflict and a human story, with surprises, coincidences and local detail meant to deepen the familiar national narrative. - The site-driven format suggests the books are aimed at readers who want historical context tied to real-world destinations, not just a standard chronology. - The inclusion of lesser-known locations and non-battlefield sites broadens the appeal beyond traditional Revolutionary War landmarks.

What's next: - The books are available in paperback and e-book formats. - For A Nation's Birth, readers can order from Amazon. - For A Nation's Heritage, readers can order from Amazon. - Bookstores can contact purchaseorders@simonandschuster.com. - Gift shops can contact wholesale@globepequot.com. - Visuals and review copies are available through publicity contact Joseph Gill.

The bottom line: - The two-volume set aims to make the American Revolution more accessible by pairing major history with the places where it happened.