Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them scarce and accessible only
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Johannes Gutenberg’s invention revolutionized 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 large-scale copying of texts, making information more obtai