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Foundation

by Isaac Asimov

To mitigate a predicted dark age, a sanctuary of scholars is established at the edge of the collapsing Galactic Empire. This colony must navigate political instability and rising warlords to preserve human knowledge and ensure the future of civilisation.

Accession 11352 ISBN 0586010807 Publisher Panther
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