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East West Street: Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize is a remarkable work by renowned international lawyer Philippe Sands that intricately weaves personal memoir with profound historical inquiry.
Embarking on a compelling journey, Sands explores the intricate connections of his family's past, sparked by a lecture invitation to Lviv, Ukraine. This extraordinary narrative leads him through a labyrinth of historical coincidences, ultimately revealing the foundational roots of international law forged during the Nuremberg trials.
In this masterful blend of storytelling, Sands intertwines the lives of two pioneering Nuremberg prosecutors, Hersch Lauterpacht and Rafael Lemkin, who defined the concepts of 'crimes against humanity' and 'genocide.' Their remarkable stories are paralleled with that of Hans Frank, the Nazi governor responsible for horrific atrocities in Lviv, showcasing tales of incredible wartime bravery.
As a Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller, East West Street offers readers a unique lens through which to examine the origins of international law and its significance in today’s world. Experience this tour de force that is destined to leave a lasting impression.
ISBN: | 9781474601917 |
Author: | Philippe QC Sands |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
Dimensions: | 198 x 129 x 28 mm |
Publication Date: | 31 March, 2017 |
Pagination: | 496 pages, 80 B&W, integrated |
Weight: | 362g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’