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. He lectures on World Wars I and II, the rise of authoritarianism and 9/11.  He serves on the University of Wisconsin-Madison History Department Board of Visitors. 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. Though he has worked in the finance industry for many years, his first love is history.

Harry Handler currently lives in Montclair, New Jersey with his wife Cindy and dog Leo. His three adult children have flown the coop.