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Books & Lecture Series on American History

Re-Discovering History... Bringing the Past to Life Through Insights Into Those Who Made It Happen

Triumphs and tragedies... epic battles and great discoveries... History is the story of mankind filled with human suffering and intense joy, shared with others through tales which can inspire us all to learn more and achieve a better understanding of the human condition.

I've had a lifelong fascination with history- why wars were fought, how people with determination overcame enormous odds and achieved great things. The story of America is written every day in the lives and actions of its politicians, its citizens, people from all walks of life who over the decades have made an impact on our society. From the beginnings of our nation in the 1600s up into the 21st century, it is worth focusing attention "behind the scenes", details of our heritage which are important for us all to understand. My early works were historical novels; my recent books are non-fiction. Learn about our history through an historical lecture series which highlights these fascinating topics. Read my "Living History" newspaper column, which focuses on historical and cultural sites around the Brandywine Valley. Attend my events around the Chester County/Philadelphia area, as well as the tri-state region (PA-DEL-MD). If your group schedules guest speakers, please contact me if you are interested in one of my programs.

Living History Newspaper Articles and Radio Series


General George Washington (Carl Closs), General Lafayette and Colonel Alexander Hamilton (Gene Pisasale) at the Battle of Brandywine Reenactment 2014 Gene Pisasale as Colonel Alexander Hamilton at the Battle of Brandywine Reenactment 2014 - Opening Remarks Gene Pisasale as Colonel Alexander Hamilton at the Battle of Brandywine Reenactment 2014

Battle of Brandywine Reenactment 2014 - Photos include Colonel Alexander Hamilton (Gene Pisasale) along with General George Washington (Carl Closs) and General Lafayette.

Books by Gene Pisasale

Heritage of the Brandywine ValleyNew Heritage of the Brandywine Valley
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Forgotten Founding Fathers- Pennsylvania and Delaware in the American Revolution Forgotten Founding Fathers- Pennsylvania and Delaware in the American Revolution
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Hemingway, Cuba and the Great Blue River Hemingway, Cuba and the Great Blue River
Alexander Hamilton: Architect of the American Financial System Alexander Hamilton: Architect of the American Financial System
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American Revolution to Fine Art - Brandywine Valley Reflections Mines and Minerals of Chester County

 

Gene Pisasale portraying Colonel Alexander Hamilton at the Barns-Brinton House

Gene Pisasale portraying Colonel Alexander Hamilton at the Barns-Brinton House