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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.
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.
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Rob Attar when discussing Philippe Sands ' previous work related to the Nuremberg trials and genocide.
Rob Attar when discussing Philippe Sands ' previous work related to the Nuremberg trials and genocide.
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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.
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Mentioned by Philippa Thomas as a guest on the podcast, discussing the implications of prosecuting Putin for war crimes.
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Mentioned by Philippe Sands in relation to Victoria Amelina's work documenting Russian human rights violations.
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Recommended by 
Isaac Stanley-Becker for its exploration of sovereignty, individual dignity, nationalism, and internationalism.
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 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
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Dorian Lynskey as an amazing book that mixes family memoir and history of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Dorian Lynskey as an amazing book that mixes family memoir and history of genocide and crimes against humanity.
Genocide – Part One – The ultimate crime
