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A story of galactic intrigue and adventure, this is the second novel of the Galactic Empire, the period between our own time and the universe of Asimov's "Foundation" series. Mankind has conquered space and moved toward the starry heart of the galaxy.

The main theme is a number of planets that have been conquered by a race of oppressive conquerors. There, the story starts on Earth, but Earth is not truly centrally involved, and the affairs of this group of worlds is seen as a small matter within a larger galaxy.

The hero is sent to Rhodia, the strongest of the conquered planets. There he gets involved in romance and intrigue. There are rumours of a world where rebellion is secretly being plotted — but is there anything to it?

A sub-plot involves a search for an ancient document that will help a future empire-yet-to-be (likely Trantor) govern the galaxy — the document is ultimately revealed to be the United States Constitution.