Simon & Schuster distributes two Revolution books for America’s 250th

Two new books by Max Victor Alper will guide readers through the American Revolution and major historic sites in the North and South as the U.S. prepares for its 250th anniversary in June 2026. The paperback and e-book titles are being distributed by Simon & Schuster and include state-by-state history, site coverage, and a detailed chronology. Why it matters: - The two-volume set is aimed at the America 250 celebration and ties Revolutionary War history to places readers can visit. - The books are designed for both history readers and travelers who want a guide to colonial and Revolutionary-era sites. - The volumes cover major events, leaders, and locations that shaped the founding era. What happened: - Simon & Schuster is distributing two new books, A Nation’s Birth (The North) and A Nation’s Heritage (The South). - Both books are by Max Victor Alper, a former New York University faculty member and administrator. - The books were released in June 2026. - The titles are being positioned for America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. 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 moves from local history to Colonial and Revolutionary War sites. - The books include an extensive chronology to help readers follow the period’s shifting events. - Dozens of photographs and illustrations support the narrative. - Selected non-Revolutionary sites are included to broaden the travel use case. - The books describe major sites including 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 in Virginia. - The coverage also includes major cities such as Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, Wilmington and Richmond. - Book details list A Nation’s Birth at 479 pages, paperback, ISBN 1493094521, and $29.95. - Book details list A Nation’s Heritage at 294 pages, paperback, ISBN 149309453X, and $24.96. - Globe Pequot is the publisher for both books. - Amazon links are available for individual orders: A Nation’s Birth on Amazon and A Nation’s Heritage on Amazon . - Barnes & Noble Online is also listed as an order option. - Bookstore orders can be sent to purchaseorders@simonandschuster.com. - Gift shop wholesale orders can be sent to wholesale@globepequot.com. Between the lines: - The books blend history and tourism, turning the Revolution into a practical travel framework rather than a single narrative account. - Alper’s background in academia, photography and historical writing suggests the project is meant to be both informational and visual. - The state-by-state structure makes the series easy to use as a regional guide. What’s next: - Visuals and review copies are available through publicity contact Joseph Gill. - The books are set up for continued sales through bookstores, online retailers and gift shops as America’s 250th anniversary approaches. - The publisher and distributor are targeting a broad audience from casual readers to dedicated history enthusiasts. The bottom line: - The new titles aim to make the American Revolution accessible as both a story and a travel experience, timed to a major national milestone.