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Foundation

The Rise and Fall of Galactic Empires

by Isaac Asimov
English1951–1993
7 stories754k words3,017 pages66h read
7 storiesScience FictionSpace Opera

Journey to the heart of a decaying Galactic Empire, where political intrigue and scientific genius collide in a battle for the future of humanity. At the center stands Hari Seldon, a mathematician whose revolutionary science, psychohistory, predicts the collapse of civilization and offers a daring blueprint for its rebirth. As powerful rulers and shadowy figures vie for control, the fate of trillions hangs in the balance. Isaac Asimov’s Foundation is a sweeping saga of ambition, intellect, and survival—an essential read for anyone who craves epic storytelling and visionary science fiction.

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