New books map the American Revolution for the 250th anniversary

Two new volumes by Max Victor Alper trace the American Revolution through historic sites in the North and South, timed for America’s 250th anniversary year. Published by Globe Pequot and distributed by Simon & Schuster, the books pair battlefield history with site descriptions, photos and chronology for readers and travelers.

Why it matters: - The two books are positioned as guides for America’s 250th anniversary celebration year. - The volumes connect Revolutionary War history to specific places, making the period easier to explore for readers and travelers. - The books are intended for both casual readers and dedicated history fans.

What happened: - Max Victor Alper released two new books in June 2026: A Nation's Birth and A Nation's Heritage. - Globe Pequot published both books, and Simon & Schuster distributed them. - A Nation's Birth covers Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. - A Nation's Heritage covers South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. - Amazon and Barnes & Noble are listed as order options for individual buyers.

The details: - Each book is organized by state and city, with chapters that move from local history to Colonial and Revolutionary War sites. - An extensive chronology is included to help readers follow the period. - The books include dozens of photographs and illustrations. - Selected non-Revolutionary sites are also included to broaden the travel and history experience. - A Nation's Birth is 479 pages and sells for $29.95 in paperback. - A Nation's Heritage is 294 pages and sells for $24.96 in paperback. - The ISBN for A Nation's Birth is 1493094521. - The ISBN for A Nation's Heritage is 149309453X. - The books highlight major sites such as 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 site coverage also includes Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, Wilmington and Richmond, along with smaller towns. - The books describe major battlefields, military maneuvers and covert operations across the North and South.

Between the lines: - Alper is using place-based storytelling to frame the Revolution as both a military campaign and a series of local human experiences. - The inclusion of Loyalists, Patriots, women and civilian life broadens the narrative beyond battlefield victories. - The books also reinforce how often the Revolutionary era turned on surprise, occupation, logistics and political struggle, not just famous battles. - Alper earned a Ph.D. from New York University and later served there as a faculty member and administrator. - His fine art photographs have appeared in more than 180 exhibitions in the United States and Europe. - He has written two previous books on American history and culture, contributed to national publications and worked on committees for the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. - Alper also wrote and narrated a WGBH-Boston radio series.

What's next: - Readers can order A Nation's Birth at Amazon. - Readers can order A Nation's Heritage at Amazon. - 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 two books aim to turn Revolutionary War history into a readable, site-by-site guide for the country’s 250th anniversary year.