Printing is the ultimate weapon of freedom.
Thomas Jefferson
Before the printing press, books were hand-copied, a time-consuming and expensive process.
Gutenberg’s press allowed for the mass production of books, making them more affordable and accessible. His invention used movable type, which enabled faster printing.
One of the first major books printed was the Gutenberg Bible. The spread of printed material led to the rapid distribution of ideas, fueling the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Scientific Revolution.
The printing press broke down barriers to education, allowing knowledge to reach a wider audience, which ultimately transformed society.
Gutenberg’s invention is one of the most important milestones in human history, as it democratized information and contributed to the shaping of the modern world.
Vocabulary Bank:
- Revolutionized – Merevolusi
- Accessible – Mudah dijangkau
- Movable type – Huruf cetak yang bisa dipindah
- Democratized – Mendistribusikan atau membuat lebih merata
- Milestone – Tonggak sejarah
Soal:
How do you think the world would be different if the printing press had never been invented?
