THE HISTORY OF THE PRINTING PRESS IN ENGLAND AND EUROPE

Abstract

The printing press revolutionized the world as we know it. Previously, books and print media were written out by hand. It was a long and strenuous process. The printing press allowed print media to be produced more cheaply and more quickly. While the printing press is often viewed as a European invention, the technology was built from existing Asian printing technology. Continue reading to understand the printing press's significance, and how the printing press was worked.