Classic & Older Gothic

Foundation and Empire

by Isaac Asimov · Foundation series

The Foundation, built on psychohistorian Hari Seldon's calculations, has weathered barbarism through science and cunning. Now it faces its greatest test: the Galactic Empire itself, a decaying colossus whose might still dwarfs all rivals. Asimov's sweeping middle chapter balances political intrigue with the limits of foresight.

Foundation in reading order

• 1. Prelude to Foundation — Isaac Asimov
• 1. Foundation Series — Isaac Asimov
• 1. Foundation (Foundation, #1) — Isaac Asimov
• 2. Foundation and Empire — Isaac Asimov
• 3. Second Foundation (Foundation, #3) — Isaac Asimov
• 4. Foundation's Edge — Isaac Asimov
• 7. Forward the Foundation (Foundation, #7) — Isaac Asimov
• 7. Foundation and Earth — Isaac Asimov

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