The Galactic Empire is in decline In a thousand years it will be reduced to a mere memory and humanity will be plunged into a dark age But there is hope Hari Seldon a brilliant mathematician has developed a new science called psychohistory which can predict the course of human events With psychohistory Seldon can create a Foundation a small group of people who will preserve the knowledge and culture of the Galactic Empire and eventually lead humanity to a new golden age < p>

But Seldon s plans are not without their enemies The Emperor of the Galactic Empire is suspicious of Seldon and his Foundation and he will stop at nothing to destroy it Seldon and his followers must use all of their ingenuity and courage to survive and to create a future for humanity that is brighter than its past < p>

Prelude to Foundation is a prequel to Isaac Asimov s classic Foundation trilogy It is a story about the power of science the importance of hope and the struggle for survival It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it < p>

Here are some additional details about the book:< p>

• It was published in 1988 < li>
• It is a science fiction novel < li>
• It is the first book in the Foundation prequels < li>
• It has been praised for its complex plot its well developed characters and its thought provoking themes < li>
• It has been a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into over 20 languages < li> < ul>

  If you are looking for a science fiction novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it then I highly recommend Prelude to Foundation < p>