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Few inventions can boast to have had the impact movable type has had on human history. The invention of the printing press in 1450 by Johannes Gutenberg marked the beginning of a revolution in the way information was accessed, preserved, and shared. While other civilizations had developed early versions of the printing press, the European rendition of this innovation would be the first to see widespread adoption and influence. This sudden shift to a literate society was influenced by a complex mix of social, cultural, and economic factors. This essay will give a concise history of movable type and illustrate its immediate impacts on reading and writing cultures. | |||
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Introduction
Few inventions can boast to have had the impact movable type has had on human history. The invention of the printing press in 1450 by Johannes Gutenberg marked the beginning of a revolution in the way information was accessed, preserved, and shared. While other civilizations had developed early versions of the printing press, the European rendition of this innovation would be the first to see widespread adoption and influence. This sudden shift to a literate society was influenced by a complex mix of social, cultural, and economic factors. This essay will give a concise history of movable type and illustrate its immediate impacts on reading and writing cultures.