Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of texts, 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 o
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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 limited 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 available to the g