Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov | Sci-Fi Paperback Book

Foundation and Empire – Isaac Asimov’s pivotal continuation of the Foundation saga, charting the collapse of power and the rise of an unexpected force, presented in this paperback edition.

A cool, intellectual classic in which history, psychology, and ambition collide, reshaping the fate of an entire galaxy.

The Galactic Empire is weakening, its authority fraying at the edges as political certainty gives way to fear and ambition. On the distant world of Terminus, the Foundation continues its quiet work, guided by Hari Seldon’s long-dead predictions and the promise of a future rebuilt from knowledge.

But the mathematics of history cannot account for everything. As the Empire strikes back, a new and profoundly unsettling figure emerges — one whose influence cannot be measured, predicted, or resisted by logic alone. The delicate balance between destiny and free will begins to fracture.

Moving between imperial courts, traders, generals, and rebels, Foundation and Empire deepens Asimov’s exploration of power and inevitability. The novel questions whether civilisation can truly be engineered — or whether a single anomaly can undo even the most carefully laid plans.

A calm, unsettling masterwork that expands the scope and stakes of one of science fiction’s most influential series.

📘 Format: Paperback
♻️ Condition: New
✍️ Author: Isaac Asimov
📄 Number of pages: 240

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