The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe

The Printing Revolution in Early Modern Europe, beginning around the 15th century with the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg, transformed the spread of knowledge. It allowed books, pamphlets, and newspapers to be produced faster and more affordably, making information accessible to a broader audience. This shift encouraged learning, literacy, and the exchange of ideas, fueling movements like the Renaissance and Reformation. The revolution greatly impacted education, science, and culture, breaking the monopoly of knowledge held by elites and church, and laying the groundwork for modern communication and information dissemination.