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Foundation and Empire

By Isaac Asimov
Series: The Foundation Trilogy
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Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov is a captivating sci-fi narrative that explores the continued survival of the Foundation amidst the decline of the Galactic Empire. The book delves into themes of political intrigue and the unpredictable challenges posed by the emergence of a powerful new enemy known as the Mule, threatening the very future of civilisation envisioned by psychohistorian Hari Seldon. It masterfully blends futuristic science with a richly constructed universe, offering deep reflections on power and human nature.
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You might enjoy this gripping science fiction tale if you're intrigued by epic space sagas and tales of political intrigue. The story continues a grand narrative of a galactic empire on the brink of collapse, featuring richly developed characters and philosophical explorations of power, fate, and the limits of human knowledge. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a blend of science, strategy, and compelling storytelling.

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Foundation and Empire

Foundation and Empire is the story of first contact between the two Foundations of Hari Seldon.

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Winner of the Hugo Award for Best All-Time Series

The Foundation series is Isaac Asimov’s iconic masterpiece. Unfolding against the backdrop of a crumbling Galactic Empire, the story of Hari Seldon’s two Foundations is a lasting testament to an extraordinary imagination, one that shaped science fiction as we know it today.

The First Foundation survived two centuries of barbarism as the once-mighty Galactic Empire descended into chaos. Now it must prepare for war against the remnants of the Empire as the Imperial fleet advances on their planet, Terminus.

Hari Seldon predicted this war; he even prepared his Foundation for it. But he couldn’t foresee the birth of the mutant Mule. In possession of a power which reduces fearsome opposition to devoted slaves, the Mule poses a terrible threat to Seldon’s Foundation.

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Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov is highly acclaimed in the science fiction genre. Reviewers praise Asimov's extraordinary imaginative capacity and his role as a formative influence on generations of scientists and readers. The book is celebrated as a significant and staggering achievement in modern science fiction, reflecting Asimov's skill as a leading explainer and creative force in the field.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008117504

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 170g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Isaac Asimov was born in 1920 in Russia and was brought to the USA by his parents three years later. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended Columbia University. After a short spell in the army, he gained a doctorate and worked in academia and chemical research. Asimov's career as a science fiction writer began in 1939 with the short story 'Marooned Off Vesta'. Thereafter he became a regular contributor to the leading SF magazines of the day. Asimov wrote hundreds of short stories and novels, including the iconic I, Robot and Foundation. He won the Hugo Award four times and the Nebula Award once. Apart from his world-famous science fiction, Asimov also wrote highly successful detective mystery stories, a four-volume History of North America, a two-volume Guide to the Bible, a biographical dictionary, encyclopedias, and textbooks, as well as two volumes of autobiography. Asimov died in 1992 at the age of 72.

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