Fritz Bauer

Fritz Bauer, a German Jewish judge and prosecutor, significantly influenced postwar German justice, notably in the arrest of Adolf Eichmann and the Frankfurt Auschwitz trials. Ronen Steinke's biography delves into Bauer's Jewish identity, its impact on his work, and his role in confronting antisemitism and shaping German cultural identity. The narrative also highlights Bauer's personal struggles, including his advocacy against the criminalization of homosexuality, revealing how his commitment to justice and law helped shape postwar society.