Foundation and Empire

Foundation and Empire is a novel written by Isaac Asimov that was published by Gnome Press in 1952. It is the second book published in the Foundation Series, and the fourth in the in-universe chronology. It takes place in two halves, originally published as separate novellas. The first half of the book, titled "The General," tells how the Galactic Empire, now well into its collapse, led by skilled General Bel Riose, launches an attack against the... more

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  • 1952

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  • The Man Who Upset the Universe

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Isaac Asimov

Isaac Asimov (born Isaac Yudovich Ozimov, Russian: Исаак Юдович Озимов; c. January 2, 1920 – April 6, 1992), was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books. Asimov was one of the most prolific...

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