Space opera suggestions?

[HermioneWeasley]

Hi all,
Could any of you recommend me some good "space opera" books that do not involve a war between humans and aliens? I'm thinking of something more along the lines of star wars - an epic conflict in which the enemy is (or was) human.

Thanks in advance!

 

[sparkchaser]

It's not "space opera" but The Mote in God's Eye is right up that alley.

I need to think about this some more.