Yoshiki Tanaka (1952–) was born in Kumamoto Prefecture and holds a PhD in Japanese literature from Gakushūin University. He is known in particular for three major sci-fi and fantasy series, two of them ongoing: the space opera Ginga eiyū densetsu (Legend of the Galactic Heroes, 1982–89), which has sold 15 million copies and counting in all editions, including manga; Arusurān senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan, 1986–); and Sōryūden (Legend of the Dragon Kings, 1987–). A prolific writer, Tanaka produces works that range across a broad spectrum of genres including science fiction and fantasy, adventure, contemporary realistic fiction, and historical novels set in China.
Known for its abundant resources, the Kingdom of Pars has been subject to numerous attacks by surrounding states, but it has always successfully repelled them. So when the Lusitanian army invades, King ...
