Two new books map the American Revolution through historic sites

Two new Globe Pequot books, distributed by Simon & Schuster, frame the American Revolution through state-by-state history and historic sites ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. The paired volumes aim to serve both travelers and general readers, with release timing in June 2026 and order links already available.

Why it matters: - The two books are designed as companions for America’s 250th anniversary celebration. - The volumes connect Revolutionary War history to real places, which can help readers and travelers understand the war’s impact on local communities. - The books target both casual readers and history enthusiasts, broadening their appeal beyond academic audiences.

What happened: - Globe Pequot released two new paperback and e-book titles in June 2026: "A Nation's Birth" for the North and "A Nation's Heritage" for the South. - Simon & Schuster is distributing both books. - Author Max Victor Alper organized the books around the Revolutionary era in the Northeast and South. - The books are presented as guides to American Revolution history and historic sites.

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 follow the period. - The books include dozens of photographs and illustrations. - Selected non-Revolutionary sites are also included to widen the travel and history context. - The site coverage ranges from North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga, New York, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Mount Vernon in Virginia. - The books also cover major cities including Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Charleston, Wilmington and Richmond. - The narrative includes battlefields, harbors, towns, farms and other locations tied to the Revolutionary era. - Book details list "A Nation's Birth" at 479 pages with a paperback price of $29.95 and ISBN 1493094521. - Book details list "A Nation's Heritage" at 294 pages with a paperback price of $24.96 and ISBN 149309453X. - Both books are available in paperback and e-book formats. - Order links are available for readers: A Nation's Birth on Amazon and A Nation's Heritage on Amazon. - Bookstores can order through purchaseorders@simonandschuster.com, and gift shops can order through wholesale@globepequot.com.

Between the lines: - The books lean on place-based storytelling, which can make a familiar national story feel more immediate and local. - The split between North and South suggests an effort to show how the Revolution unfolded differently across regions. - Alper uses military history, political history and local-site descriptions together, which positions the books as both reference works and travel guides. - The focus on leaders, loyalists, patriots and women points to a broader interpretation of the war than battlefield chronology alone.

What's next: - The books are positioned for readers planning to mark the 250th anniversary year. - Visuals and review copies are available through publicity contact Joseph Gill. - The publisher is directing individual buyers to Amazon and Barnes & Noble Online, while trade buyers have separate ordering contacts.

The bottom line: - The pair offers a state-by-state tour of the American Revolution that blends history, geography and travel-friendly site descriptions.