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Mentioned in 4 episodes

East West Street

On the Origins of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity

Book • 2010

This book by Philippe Sands delves into the lives and work of two Jewish lawyers, Hersch Lauterpacht and Raphael Lemkin, who were instrumental in creating the legal concepts of crimes against humanity and genocide.

The narrative intertwines their personal and intellectual journeys with Sands' own family history, connecting the development of human rights law to the aftermath of the Second World War. It is a blend of history, human rights theory, and autobiographical elements, offering a profound and gripping account of the origins of international criminal law.

Mentioned by

Isaac Stanley-Becker

Natalie Roberts

Philippa Thomas

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Recommended by

Adam Buxton

after listening to a podcast featuring the author, Philippe Sands, discussing the concept of genocide.

EP.255 - DAVID BYRNE

Mentioned by

Rob Attar

when discussing

Philippe Sands

' previous work related to the Nuremberg trials and genocide.

A Nazi in Chile: did an SS commander work for Pinochet?

Mentioned by Rahm Emanuel as a book on the history of legal terms related to crimes against humanity and genocide.

Rahm Emanuel on Israel, Biden Legacy, & His Political Future

Mentioned by Alison Kaplan Sommer as a brilliant achievement exploring the origins of genocide and crimes against humanity.

The “The Big Questions” Edition

Mentioned by

Philippe Sands

in relation to Victoria Amelina's work documenting Russian human rights violations.

Spectator Out Loud: Loyd Grossman, Tanya Gold, Harry Halem, Angus Colwell, Philippe Sands and Michael Simmons

Recommended by

Isaac Stanley-Becker

for its exploration of sovereignty, individual dignity, nationalism, and internationalism.

Isaac Stanley-Becker, "Europe Without Borders: A History" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Mentioned by

Nala Aied

, who describes it as part of

Philippe Sands

' non-fiction East-West trilogy.

This lawyer turns real legal cases into page-turners

Mentioned by

Philippe Sands

as the first book in his trilogy, which later became two and now three books.

Lawfare Daily: ‘38 Londres Street,’ Impunity, and Immunity with Philippe Sands

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as background for understanding the development of the concept of genocide during the Holocaust.

A Breath of Fresh Air With Brian Eno

Mentioned by

Natalie Roberts

after

Adam Buxton

referenced the book, in relation to the definition of genocide.

EP.260 - NATALIE ROBERTS

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

as a book about the development of the concept of genocide and its incorporation into international law.

When Is It Genocide?

Mentioned by

Natalie Orpett

as a book that explains the concept of genocide really well.

Lawfare Archive: Is Complying with the Law of War a Defense to Genocide?

Mentioned by

Dorian Lynskey

as an amazing book that mixes family memoir and history of genocide and crimes against humanity.

Genocide – Part One – The ultimate crime

Mentioned by

Andrey Kurkov

as one of his favorite nonfiction books, highlighting its exciting nature compared to fiction.

Ukraine’s Best Known Novelist Andrey Kurkov on Life, Literature and the War in Ukraine

Mentioned by

Philippa Thomas

as a guest on the podcast, discussing the implications of prosecuting Putin for war crimes.

Should the ICC Prosecute Putin?

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