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The *Foundation* 3-Book Boxed Set typically refers to a collection of the first three novels in Isaac Asimov’s famous *Foundation* series. The set includes the following books:
1. **Foundation** (1951)
The first novel in the series introduces the concept of “psychohistory,” a science blending history, sociology, and mathematics to predict the future. The story is centered around Hari Seldon, who foresees the inevitable fall of the Galactic Empire and establishes the Foundation to shorten the ensuing dark age.
2. **Foundation and Empire** (1952)
This book continues the saga, focusing on the challenges faced by the Foundation as it encounters internal strife and external threats from the remnants of the Galactic Empire. It also introduces the character of the Mule, a mutant with the ability to manipulate emotions, who threatens the Foundation’s survival.
3. **Second Foundation** (1953)
The final book in the trilogy (before the later additions to the series) explores the mysterious Second Foundation, a group of intellectuals with the ability to read and influence minds. It reveals key elements of the overall plan to preserve the galaxy’s future.
This boxed set is usually a hardcover or paperback edition designed for collectors or fans of Asimov’s work. The books combine elements of space opera, sociology, and philosophy, forming one of the most influential sci-fi series of all time.
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