Two new books map the American Revolution through historic sites

Author Max Victor Alper has released two June 2026 books that trace the American Revolution through state-by-state history and surviving historic sites in the North and South. The pair is timed for America’s 250th anniversary and aims to serve both travelers and general readers. Why it matters: - The two books package the American Revolution as both a national story and a place-based travel guide. - The release is aimed at readers preparing for America’s 250th anniversary celebration. - The books connect major events to real historic sites, which can help readers and visitors understand the war in geographic context. What happened: - Max Victor Alper published two new paperback and e-book titles in June 2026: A Nation’s Birth (The North) and A Nation’s Heritage (The South) . - A Nation’s Birth covers Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - A Nation’s Heritage covers South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. - The books are published by Globe Pequot and distributed by Simon & Schuster. - Alper is a former New York University faculty member and administrator. The details: - Each chapter is organized by state and city, then pairs local Revolutionary-era history with descriptions of colonial and Revolutionary War sites. - The books include an extensive chronology to help readers follow the period. - Dozens of photographs and illustrations support the narrative. - Selected non-Revolutionary sites are also included to broaden the reading and travel experience. - The books highlight events including the Continental Army’s secret crossing of the East River, Benedict Arnold’s raid on Richmond as a British general, the Battle of Saratoga, Trenton, Kings Mountain, the Women’s Tea Party of Edenton, and the Franco-American victory at Yorktown. - The books also cover the Continental Congress and the documents that emerged from it, including the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. - Sites named in the books include North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts; Independence Hall in Philadelphia; Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, North Carolina; and Mount Vernon Mansion in Mount Vernon, Virginia. - The books also reference major cities including Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, Wilmington and Richmond, along with smaller towns and battlefields. - A Nation’s Birth is 479 pages and has an ISBN of 1493094521. - A Nation’s Birth is priced at $29.95 in paperback. - A Nation’s Heritage is 294 pages and has an ISBN of 149309453X. - A Nation’s Heritage is priced at $24.96 in paperback. - Both books are released in June 2026. - Readers can order the books through Amazon or Barnes & Noble Online. - Bookstores can contact purchaseorders@simonandschuster.com . - Gift shops can contact wholesale@globepequot.com . - Visuals and review copies are available. - Contact for publicity is Joseph Gill at 570-852-4449 or maxal.vision@yahoo.com. - The release includes an Amazon link for A Nation’s Birth : Book page . Between the lines: - The books combine history, architecture, and travel in a format designed to appeal beyond academic readers. - By splitting the Revolution into northern and southern volumes, Alper gives more room to local detail and regional differences. - The emphasis on historic sites suggests the books are meant to work as both reference books and trip-planning tools. What’s next: - The books are now available to the public through retail and wholesale channels. - The timing positions the titles for anniversary-related programming, travel, classroom use and heritage tourism. - Review copies and visuals are available for media coverage and promotion. The bottom line: - Alper’s two-volume project turns the American Revolution into a guided tour of the country’s most important historic places.