Science fiction & fantasy · 1951 · novel

The Stars, Like Dust

by Isaac Asimov

The Stars, Like Dust is a 1951 science fiction mystery book by American writer Isaac Asimov. The book is part of Asimov's Galactic Empire series and takes place before the actual founding of the Galactic Empire, before even Trantor becomes important. At its start, Biron Farrill, the son of the greatest nobleman of the planet Nephelos in the Nebula Kingdoms, is attending the University of Earth and receives the news that his father has been caught conspiring against the Tyranni. The Tyranni, who come from the planet Tyrann, rule a minor empire of 50 planets near the Horsehead Nebula. Tyrann suppressed science and space navigation training in the kingdoms to help maintain control over its subject worlds. The ruler of Tyrann in the story is called the "Khan,Golden Hordeleast favorite novel."

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