Foundation

Interesting Facts

• The book is the first in a series that spans millennia and tells the story of the fall and rebirth of a galactic empire.
• The main character, Hari Seldon, develops the science of psychohistory, which allows for future predictions based on mathematical models.
• Psychohistory combines elements of psychology and statistics, making it a unique and innovative concept in science fiction.
• Seldon creates two «Foundations» at opposite ends of the galaxy to shorten the period of anarchy between the fall and rebirth of the empire.
• The book explores themes of political power, religion, and science, showing how they interact and influence society.
• The work features numerous characters, each playing a crucial role in the plot's development and demonstrating various aspects of human nature.
• The book was inspired by historian Edward Gibbon's works on the fall of the Roman Empire, giving it historical depth and realism.