Foundation is the first book in a science fiction series written by Isaac Asimov. It is set in a future where a mathematician named Hari Seldon predicts the fall of the Galactic Empire and establishes a foundation to preserve human knowledge and civilization. The book spans centuries and explores the rise and fall of different civilizations in a vast and complex universe. Foundation is considered a seminal work in the genre and has had a significant influence on science fiction literature.
