Dedicated to Betty Prashker, who insisted, and to Lester del Rey, who nagged.
First words
Prologue: The first galactic empire was falling.
Text: "I don't believe it, of course," said Golan Trevize, standing on the wide steps of Seldon Hall and looking out over the city as it sparkled in the sunlight.
Quotations
Last words
Prologue: It is at the peak of its strength, but one man does not accept appearances –