Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 1
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 1
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It’s the master tactician of the ruthless Galactic Empire versus the Free Planets Alliance in Japan’s greatest space opera epic!
In the thirty-sixth century, humanity has conquered the galaxy and colonised countless star systems. The Galactic Empire, modelled along Prussian lines, and the democratic Free Planets Alliance are at war, and the fate of every human being in the universe hangs in the balance. This classic Japanese space opera, adapted into a legendary anime, is finally available in English for the first time.
The “golden brat” Reinhard von Lohengramm, a military prodigy and admiral of the Galactic Empire, has ambitions beyond protecting the borders or even defeating the empire’s enemies. He seeks to overthrow the old order and become a truly absolute—yet benevolent—dictator.
His rival, the humble Yang Wen-li of the Free Planets Alliance, wishes to preserve democracy even if he must sacrifice his political ideals to defeat the empire. Their political and military battles play out over a galactic chessboard in an epic saga fifteen centuries in the making!
Series: Legend of the Galactic Heroes
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 1 by Yoshiki Tanaka is celebrated for its intricate political narrative and compelling character dynamics against a backdrop of large-scale space conflict. Readers often highlight its deep exploration of leadership, strategy, and the philosophical questions of power and ambition, making it a classic in the sci-fi genre with a richly-developed universe. It is appreciated for combining intense action with profound moral and ethical dilemmas.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781421584942
Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 April 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Haikasoru
Contributors:
- Translated by Daniel Huddleston
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 283g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Yoshiki Tanaka was born in 1952 in Kumamoto Prefecture and completed a doctorate in literature at Gakushuin University. Tanaka won the Gen’eijo (a mystery magazine) New Writer Award with his debut story “Midori no Sogen ni…” (On the Green Field…) in 1978 and then started his career as a science fiction and fantasy writer. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Dawn, which translates the European wars of the nineteenth century to an interstellar setting, won the Seiun Award for best science fiction novel in 1987. Tanaka’s other works include the fantasy series The Heroic Legend of Arslan and many other science fiction, fantasy, historical, and mystery novels and stories.
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