Classic & Older Gothic

Prelude to Foundation

by Isaac Asimov · Foundation series

Young mathematician Hari Seldon arrives on the imperial capital world with a theory that can predict the future, making him a target for political forces he barely understands. This prequel explores how psychohistory was born and how Seldon evolved from naive academic to revolutionary founder. Asimov fills in the legendary origins of his most famous creation with political intrigue and intellectual adventure.

Foundation in reading order

• 1. Foundation Series — Isaac Asimov
• 1. Foundation (Foundation, #1) — Isaac Asimov
• 1. Prelude to Foundation — Isaac Asimov
• 3. Second Foundation (Foundation, #3) — Isaac Asimov
• 7. Foundation and Earth — Isaac Asimov
• 7. Forward the Foundation (Foundation, #7) — Isaac Asimov

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