East West Street

East West Street by Philippe Sands is a work of narrative nonfiction that traces the origins of two legal concepts - crimes against humanity and genocide - through the lives of three men whose paths converged in Lviv during the 20th century. Sands, an international human rights lawyer, weaves together personal family history with legal scholarship and historical investigation to explore how these foundational ideas emerged and shaped modern justice.

The book draws on extensive research including archival documents, interviews, and the author's own family connections to the region. Sands examines the intellectual development of these legal frameworks during the interwar period and their application after World War II, particularly through the Nuremberg trials. The narrative connects academic theory to lived experience, revealing how abstract legal principles emerged from concrete historical trauma and how they continue to influence international law today.

This is a densely researched but readable exploration of law, history, and personal memory. Sands combines biographical detail with legal analysis, creating a work that appeals to readers interested in international law, European history, and the intersection of personal and political narratives.

• Published 2016
• Genre: Narrative nonfiction / Legal history
• Explores the origins of crimes against humanity and genocide law
• Author is an international human rights lawyer
• Combines family history with legal and historical research

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