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Foundation and Empire
Second in Asimov's classic series. The Foundation, created to shorten a coming galactic dark age, meets its first major outside threats, and the plan its founder drew up is tested in ways he may not have foreseen.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2000
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 216
- Format
- Book 2 of 7 in Foundation
Read this if you like idea-driven classic science fiction told as a sweep of history rather than one hero's story.
Skip this if you want character-driven drama, as the people change every few chapters.
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Quick answers about Foundation and Empire
- What is Foundation and Empire about?
- Second in Asimov's classic series. The Foundation, created to shorten a coming galactic dark age, meets its first major outside threats, and the plan its founder drew up is tested in ways he may not have foreseen.
- Who should read Foundation and Empire?
- Read it if you like idea-driven classic science fiction told as a sweep of history rather than one hero's story. Skip it if you want character-driven drama, as the people change every few chapters.
- How long and how fast is Foundation and Empire?
- It is a medium-paced, short read of about 216 pages, first published in 2000.
- Does Foundation and Empire have content warnings?
- Content we flag: War.
- Can I borrow Foundation and Empire for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Foundation and Empire; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Foundation and Empire?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Foundation, Dune, Hyperion.
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