Early Modern Printing

Early Modern Printing, spanning roughly from the late 15th to the early 17th century, marks the period when printing technology revolutionized the dissemination of knowledge. The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440 made it possible to produce books more quickly and in larger quantities than hand-copying. This allowed ideas, scientific discoveries, and literature to reach a wider audience, fueling the Renaissance and Reformation. The era saw the emergence of printed texts that shaped culture, education, and religion, laying the foundation for modern publishing and information exchange.