Asimov's Foundation Series

Isaac Asimov's Foundation Series is a groundbreaking science fiction saga that explores the rise and fall of a Galactic Empire. The story follows Hari Seldon, a mathematician who develops "psychohistory," a science that predicts large-scale human behavior. To mitigate the impending dark age after the Empire's collapse, Seldon establishes the Foundation, a group dedicated to preserving knowledge and guiding the future. The series examines themes of fate, free will, and the cyclical nature of history, blending political intrigue and intellectual challenges as characters navigate crises and strive to influence the course of civilization.