![]() Strangely, even though it seems to be thriving it isn’t really. And we have this sort of spoiled and pampered planet that actually contributes virtually nothing to anything and by sheer brute force has the surrounding planets subservient to it’s needs. We have an Emperor who is constantly aware of the threat to his life from the ‘next’ strong general (which is how the current Emperor came to rule after all). It puts me in mind very much of the earlier comments made after the first readalong comparing the Empire with that of the Roman Empire. What are your thoughts on this part of the book? Were you surprised to find parts of the Galactic Empire that still seemed to be thriving? In the opening chapters of Foundation and Empire we get to see things from the Imperial side. ![]() If you’re not taking part but are interested head on over to Carl’s site and check it out! I should also say that if you haven’t read this or the previous novel, Foundation, then spoilers may be contained below.ġ. ![]() We’ve read Chapters 1-13 and the questions and discussion points are below. ![]() This week I picked up Foundation and Empire as part of a group read along being hosted by Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings. ![]()
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