German Jewish judge and prosecutor Fritz Bauer (1903–1968) played
a key role in the arrest of Adolf Eichmann and the initiation of
the Frankfurt Auschwitz trials. Author Ronen Steinke tells this
remarkable story while sensitively exploring the many contributions
Bauer made to the postwar German justice system. As it sheds light
on Bauer's Jewish identity and the role it played in these trials
and his later career, Steinke's deft narrative contributes to the
larger story of Jewishness in postwar Germany. Examining latent
antisemitism during this period as well as Jewish responses to
renewed German cultural identity and politics, Steinke also
explores Bauer's personal and family life and private struggles,
including his participation in debates against the criminalization
of homosexuality—a fact that only came to light after his death
in 1968. This new biography reveals how one individual's
determination, religion, and dedication to the rule of law formed
an important foundation for German post war society.
General
Imprint: |
Indiana University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
German Jewish Cultures |
Release date: |
April 2020 |
Authors: |
Ronen Steinke
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Translators: |
Sinead Crowe
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
220 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-253-04685-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-253-04685-8 |
Barcode: |
9780253046857 |
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