About the book: 1992 / After the collapse of the Galactic Empire, the Universe plunged into chaos. Only the Foundation created by Hari Seldon preserves the achievements of civilization. However, its existence is also under threat. For the sake of momentary goals, the newly-minted temporary rulers are ready to destroy the last center of science and culture and thereby kill the hope for the revival of humanity. But Seldon, with his characteristic foresight, managed to foresee this too....