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Isaac Asimov

Prelude to Foundation

"Prelude to Foundation" by Isaac Asimov is a science fiction novel that serves as a prequel to the renowned Foundation series. The story is set in the waning years of the Galactic Empire, thousands of years in the future, and follows the life of Hari Seldon, a psychohistorian who has developed a new and controversial field of mathematics that can predict the future on a large scale. The novel explores the political intrigue and power struggles of the Galactic Empire as Seldon tries to convince the Emperor and the ruling class of the inevitable fall of the Empire. Seldon's predictions reveal that the Empire will collapse into a dark age lasting 30,000 years before a second great empire arises. To shorten this period of barbarism to just 1,000 years, Seldon creates the Foundation – a group of talented individuals who will preserve knowledge and technology during the coming dark age. "Prelude to Foundation" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that combines elements of politics, psychology, and mathematics. Asimov's world-building is exceptional, and the characters are well-developed and believable. The novel raises questions about the nature of power, the role of science in society, and the limits of human knowledge. This prequel provides valuable context and background for readers who are new to the Foundation series, while also offering longtime fans a deeper understanding of the series' origins and themes. "Prelude to Foundation" is a must-read for science fiction fans and anyone interested in exploring the intersection of mathematics, politics, and human nature...