Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them expensive and accessible on
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Johannes Gutenberg’s invention altered the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was scattered to a select few who could afford to purchase handwritten manuscripts. However, Gutenberg’s innovation allowed for the mass production of texts, making information more accessible to th