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Forward the Foundation (1993)

by Isaac Asimov

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Series: Foundation (2), Foundation Expanded Universe (10), Asimov's Universe (12)

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Classic Literature. Fiction. Science Fiction. HTML:The second of two prequel novels in Isaac Asimovâ??s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series

THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION

As Hari Seldon struggles to perfect his revolutionary theory of psychohistory and ensure a place for humanity among the stars, the great Galactic Empire totters on the brink of apocalyptic collapse. Caught in the maelstrom are Seldon and all he holds dear, pawns in the struggle for dominance. Whoever can control Seldon will control psychohistoryâ??and with it the future of the Galaxy.
Among those seeking to turn psychohistory into the greatest weapon known to man are a populist political demagogue, the weak-willed Emperor Cleon I, and a ruthless militaristic general. In his last act of service to humankind, Hari Seldon must somehow save his lifeâ??s work from their grasp as he searches for its true heirsâ??a search that begins with his own granddaughter and the dream of a new
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This was the last Foundation novel Asimov wrote, and indeed it was published in 1993 posthumously by his widow, Janet Jeppson Asimov. Chronologically, it is the second of the prequel Foundation novels that he wrote in the last few years of his life, detailing the life of Hari Seldon and his attempts to develop psychohistory and establish his Foundations to mitigate the collapse of the Galactic Empire. It covers some 40 or more years of Seldon's life including his rather unlikely decade as First Minister of the Empire, and his increasingly frustrated attempts to keep his project going. As such it had for me at least an aura of sadness throughout, exacerbated by the sad demises of several of Seldon's loved ones. I couldn't help feeling that many of Seldon's attitudes as he aged mirrored those of the author. One aspect that irritates me slightly is the harping on about growing old at ages we don't normally regard as such ("Seldon's eyes twinkled in a face now lined by age, his sixty years given away as much by his wrinkles as much as by his white hair")! ( )
  john257hopper | Sep 24, 2023 |
The 9th in what can be seen as the "extended" 15 book Foundation Series. This book fills in the gaps of Hard Seldon's story between "Prelude to Foundation" and in and around the first book of the Foundation trilogy. ( )
  Daniel_M_Oz | Mar 10, 2023 |
This was mediocre. Many of the events are implausible, but maybe there are still psychic robots running around in the background making everything work out fantastically for our trouble-seeking hero? Meh.

It's the last book he wrote and I guess it's autobiographical, which is more depressing than anything. "I'm so old and all my friends are gone or dead." I started re-reading Foundation after this, and the writing is so much better. ( )
  endolith | Mar 1, 2023 |
His last book and a fitting end to his master work. I did not know this book existed until I saw it mentioned recently. Glad to finish off the series. Classic Asimov which means classic science fiction. ( )
  Neale | Jan 1, 2023 |
Sigh. The characters have little depth. The story is unbelievable. But the concept is fascinating. I'm hoping the actual Foundation trilogy is better. ( )
  olsilva | Jul 13, 2022 |
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Montanari, GianniTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
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DEMERZEL, ETO - … While there is no question that Eto Demerzel was the real power in the government during much of the reign of Cleon I, historians are divided as to the nature of his rule.(Chapter 1 Headnote)
'I tell you again, Hari,' said Yugo Amaryl, ' that your friend Demerzel is in deep trouble.'
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Classic Literature. Fiction. Science Fiction. HTML:The second of two prequel novels in Isaac Asimovâ??s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series

THE EPIC SAGA THAT INSPIRED THE APPLE TV+ SERIES FOUNDATION

As Hari Seldon struggles to perfect his revolutionary theory of psychohistory and ensure a place for humanity among the stars, the great Galactic Empire totters on the brink of apocalyptic collapse. Caught in the maelstrom are Seldon and all he holds dear, pawns in the struggle for dominance. Whoever can control Seldon will control psychohistoryâ??and with it the future of the Galaxy.
Among those seeking to turn psychohistory into the greatest weapon known to man are a populist political demagogue, the weak-willed Emperor Cleon I, and a ruthless militaristic general. In his last act of service to humankind, Hari Seldon must somehow save his lifeâ??s work from their grasp as he searches for its true heirsâ??a search that begins with his own granddaughter and the dream of a new

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