Harry Handler

Harry Handler is a native of Urbana, Illinois, and a graduate of the University of 

Wisconsin-Madison History Department with degrees in History and Political Science. After moving to New York City post-graduation, his first job was to ghost-write a history book for the 300th anniversary of his trading firm. He serves on the University of Wisconsin-Madison History Department Board of Visitors.  Though he has worked in the finance industry for many years, his first love is history.

A German Jew’s Triumph

Her latest book, A German Jew’s Triumph: Fritz Oppenheimer and the Denazification of Germany, tells the extraordinary true story of Fritz Oppenheimer, a Prussian soldier and lawyer who fled the Nazis, joined the U.S. Army at 45, and played a crucial role in shaping post-war justice. The book draws on uncovered letters and documents to reveal a story of resilience and courage during one of history’s darkest chapters.

Her work continues to appear in Gannett publications nationwide, reflecting her commitment to uncovering compelling stories that matter.