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For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Sheldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future--to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. To preserve knowledge and save
… More »For twelve thousand years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. Now it is dying. But only Hari Sheldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future--to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. To preserve knowledge and save mankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire--both scientists and scholars--and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the Galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for a fututre generations. He calls his sanctuary the Foundation. But soon the fledgling Foundation finds itself at the mercy of corrupt warlords rising in the wake of the receding Empire. Mankind's last best hope is faced with an agonizing choice: submit to the barbarians and be overrun--or fight them and be destroyed.
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Add a CommentA very good story The foundation series was originally a trio of books and as such the first three are the best. Actually, as with many series, the first is the best. This book sets you up for the legacy of the foundation.
Foundation ---- by Isaac Asimov c - 1979/LP Read reg. book Orig. c - ? The foundation series is a wonderful story line. ---- As I've said for many years, Sci-Fi authors sure have a way of chiding governments. And it's Wonderful to read that humor!! --- It's really comical the way the masters do that. And Wonderful to read that humor!! ---- Read the series and enjoy! ---- RichardPaul
a good story, though somewhat monotonous possibly because the immense scope of a galactic empire that's been around for millenia is viewed through the eyes of individual characters (some of whom are quite interesting). this is my second time going through it (the first being when i was in high school). there are actually several other novels which pre/postdate the trilogy which is what is usually in print and you can get these on the net.
I couldn't quite wrap my head around this book. Yes, the concept was fascinating. However, the writing and the dialog were not very good. The characters felt unrealistic and flat. Even so, there is something intriguing about this story, so I'll probably end up reading the next two books. I want to find out what happens next.
Foundation ---- by Isaac Asimov c - 1979/LP Read reg. book Orig. c - ? The foundation series is a wonderful story line. ---- As I've said for many years, Sci-Fi authors sure have a way of chiding governments. And it's Wonderful to read that humor!! --- It's really comical the way the masters do that. And Wonderful to read that humor!! ---- Read the series and enjoy! ---- RichardPaul
Asimov is a genius. The narrative of "Foundation" is especially interesting because unlike most novels, you follow the progression of a planet rather than a character, exploring its socio-political situation from every angle. It's so unlike anything you've ever read, and I highly recommend it to any science fiction fan.
Never having read Asimov before, I was disappointed in this book. The Foundation is an interesting concept, but I found the nuclear energy/science as a religion equated with Christianity distasteful.
in my opinion, this is the best book from the godfather of science fiction. asimov combines the fields of psychology, history, and sociology to create an epic tale. according to one of the characters in the book, through the study of "psychohistory" and the use of a few mathematical equations, one can predict the future course of a society. this book is a great read for a teenager as well as any adult. it moves at a decent pace so as not to lose your interest. once you read this book, be sure to get books two and three: "foundation and empire" and "second foundation". you won't be disappointed.
Great book