East West Street : Winner of the Baillie Gifford Prize

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Embark on a captivating journey with international lawyer Philippe Sands as he unravels the enigmatic threads of his family's past. Spurred by an invitation to lecture in Lviv, Ukraine, Sands finds himself on a trail of extraordinary coincidences that lead him to the very foundations of international law at the Nuremberg trials.

This masterful blend of memoir and historical sleuthing interweaves the lives of two pioneering Nuremberg prosecutors, Hersch Lauterpacht and Rafael Lemkin, who coined the concepts of 'crimes against humanity' and 'genocide'. Their stories intersect with that of Hans Frank, the Nazi governor responsible for countless murders in and around Lviv, and tales of remarkable wartime courage.

EAST WEST STREET is a profound exploration of memory, guilt, and the lasting impact of crime across generations. This Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller and winner of multiple prestigious awards, including the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-fiction, offers a unique perspective on the origins of international law and its relevance to modern times.

Hailed as 'a monumental achievement' by John le Carré and 'one of the most gripping and powerful books imaginable' by the Sunday Times, this tour de force solidified its place in literary history by clinching the British Book Awards Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2017.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781474601917
Book Author: Philippe QC Sands
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Book Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Book Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 28 cm
Book Publication Date: 2017-03-31
Book Pagination: 496 pages, 80 B&W, integrated
Book Weight: 362g

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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.’

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.’

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