Foundation

When psychohistorian Hari Seldon discovers that the mighty Galactic Empire faces inevitable collapse, he devises a radical plan to establish two Foundations that might preserve civilization through the coming dark age. Set against the backdrop of a galactic civilization spanning twelve thousand years, Asimov's landmark novel follows the schemes and struggles of those who guard humanity's future knowledge. This foundational work of science fiction explores how foresight, science, and strategy might shape the course of history itself.