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Galactic Empire Series Publication Order

Publication Order for Galactic Empire Series

Read the Galactic Empire novels in publication order, starting with Pebble in the Sky. They are lightly connected and optional for most Foundation readers.

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Galactic Empire series guideFoundation books in order
1
Cover of Pebble in the Sky

Pebble in the Sky

1950

2
Cover of The Stars, Like Dust

The Stars, Like Dust

1951

3
Cover of The Currents of Space

The Currents of Space

1952

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the Galactic Empire books before Foundation?

No. They are optional early novels in the wider future history, not prerequisites for Foundation.