Forward the Foundation
DETAILED SUMMARY / BACK COVER
In Isaac Asimov's final novel,
Forward the Foundation
, Hari Seldon races against time to perfect his revolutionary theory of psychohistory. As the once-mighty Galactic Empire teeters on the brink of collapse, Seldon finds himself and his loved ones caught in a power struggle. Various factions, including a populist demagogue, the weak-willed Emperor Cleon I, and a ruthless general, seek to control psychohistory for their own ends. Seldon must protect his life's work and find his true heirs, a quest that begins with his granddaughter and the dream of a new Foundation.
Why You Should Read?
Experience the culmination of one of science fiction's most iconic series, completed just before Asimov's passing.
Delve into the intricate political machinations and intellectual challenges faced by Hari Seldon as he develops psychohistory.
Witness the dramatic struggle to preserve humanity's future amidst the decline of a vast galactic empire.
Discover the origins of the Foundation and the pivotal role Seldon's granddaughter plays in its inception.
About the Author
Isaac Asimov
(1920-1992) was an American writer and professor of biochemistry at Boston University. He was a prolific writer, publishing or editing more than 500 books and an estimated 90,000 letters and postcards. His works span a wide range of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction, and he is widely considered one of the "Big Three" science fiction writers, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke.