Foundation, written by Isaac Asimov, is a groundbreaking science fiction series that spans thousands of years and explores the rise and fall of civilizations in a distant future. The story revolves around Hari Seldon, a mathematician who predicts the impending collapse of the Galactic Empire. To preserve knowledge and shorten the dark ages that will follow, Seldon establishes the Foundation, a group of scientists and scholars tasked with guiding humanity's future. As the Foundation faces various challenges and threats, the series delves into themes of politics, religion, and the nature of power.