Prelude to Foundation

Description

In the twilight of the Galactic Empire, young mathematician Hari Seldon arrives on the imperial capital of Trantor to present his groundbreaking theory of psychohistory—a science that can predict the future through mathematical analysis of human behavior. Unaware that his revolutionary ideas have already marked him as the most dangerous man in the galaxy, Seldon becomes the unwitting target of Emperor Cleon I and the shadowy forces that seek to control the Empire's destiny. As political intrigue and ambition swirl around him, Seldon must navigate a treacherous landscape of power and deception while grappling with the profound implications of his own prophetic abilities. This prequel to Asimov's legendary Foundation series explores the origins of one of science fiction's most iconic concepts, revealing how one man's vision of the future sets in motion events that will reshape human civilization for millennia to come.