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Prelude to foundation

by Isaac Asimov

Serving as a prequel to the Foundation series, this science fiction novel details the events and origins preceding the established narrative. It provides historical background for the galactic empire across the subsequent volumes.

Accession 9892 ISBN 0246130482 Publisher —
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