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East West Street
Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize
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A uniquely personal exploration of the origins of international law, centring on the Nuremberg Trials, the city of Lviv and a secret family history
A uniquely personal exploration of the origins of international law, centring on the Nuremberg Trials, the city of Lviv and a secret family history
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THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017
WINNER OF THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE and THE JQ-WINGATE LITERARY PRIZE
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER
‘A monumental achievement: profoundly personal, told with love, anger and great precision’ - John le Carré
‘One of the most gripping and powerful books imaginable’ - SUNDAY TIMES
In East West Street, international lawyer Philippe Sands embarks on a poignant and meticulous journey through historical and personal landscapes. When invited to deliver a lecture in Lviv, Ukraine, he delves into the lost history of his family and unearths a series of remarkable coincidences that bridge his personal lineage with the broader narrative of international law. Sands traces the intertwining lives of two seminal Nuremberg prosecutors, Hersch Lauterpacht and Rafael Lemkin, both of whom played pivotal roles in formulating the legal concepts of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Through meticulous research and keen narrative skill, Sands explores the life and crimes of Hans Frank, the Nazi governor responsible for countless atrocities in and around Lviv. This historical detective story is woven with acts of immense wartime bravery and personal courage, highlighting the relentlessness of human spirit even amid the darkest times.
East West Street is more than just a memoir; it is a powerful meditation on the scars that memory, crime, and guilt leave across generations. The narrative's interweaving of personal and historical elements makes for an unforgettable read that forces us to reconsider our understanding of justice, identity, and humanity.
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East West Street by Philippe Sands is widely acclaimed as a monumental and profoundly personal work, blending meticulous research with a gripping narrative. The book intertwines Sands' family history with the origins of international human rights law, creating a moving and powerful account. Critics have praised its vivid storytelling, astonishing research, and the way it brings historical debates to life through personal stories.
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ISBN: 9781474601917
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Illustration: 80 B&W, integrated
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 192.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 496
About the Author
Philippe Sands is Professor of Public Understanding of Law at UCL, visiting professor at Harvard Law School and a practising barrister at 11 KBW. He has been involved in many significant international cases in recent years, including Pinochet, Congo, Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Iraq, Guantanamo, Chagos and the Rohingya. He is the author of Lawless World, Torture Team, East West Street (winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction) and Sunday Times bestsellers The Ratline and The Last Colony. He has served as President of English PEN and is a member of the board of the Hay Festival.
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