Foundation is a science fiction novel by Isaac Asimov. Set in a future where a mathematician named Hari Seldon predicts the fall of the Galactic Empire, the story follows a group of scientists and scholars who establish a foundation to preserve knowledge and guide humanity through the impending dark age. Asimov's novel explores themes of history, politics, and the cyclical nature of civilization. With its epic scope and intricate world-building, Foundation is a seminal work in the Robot Revolution saga.