The Printing Press and the Spread of Knowledge: The history of Gutenberg and movable type with books paper ink literacy and the written world - Tapa blanda

The Printing Press and the Spread of Knowledge : The history of Gutenberg and movable type with books paper ink literacy and the written world

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Printing Press and the Spread of Knowledge tells the powerful story of how one invention reshaped the course of human history. From the world of medieval manuscripts and hand copied books to the rise of movable type, paper, ink, and printed pages, this history explores how Gutenberg's printing press helped knowledge travel farther, faster, and with greater influence than ever before.At the center of the story is Johannes Gutenberg, whose work with movable type changed the future of books and communication. The creation of the Gutenberg Bible marked a turning point in the written world, showing how printing could transform religion, education, scholarship, and everyday access to ideas.This engaging historical account follows the spread of printed books across Europe and explains how the printing press supported literacy, learning, debate, and cultural change. It looks at the people, materials, and ideas behind early printing, including the importance of paper, ink, bookmaking, and the growing demand for written knowledge.Perfect for readers interested in world history, book history, the history of publishing, medieval Europe, Gutenberg, the Gutenberg Bible, and the invention of the printing press, this work brings together technology, culture, and knowledge in a clear and accessible way.The history of the printing press is more than the story of a machine. It is the story of how words became easier to share, how books became more widely available, and how the written world helped shape the modern age. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9798184416687

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