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1450, was the printing press created by Johannes Gutenberg that allowed a simpler, more cost effective way of printing (Spielvogel 350). The events and inventions of 1450 served as a catalyst for a gradual turning point in European history that greatly influenced Europe and the world for years to come. The invention of printing led to easy access to the Bible, which in turn sparked a revolution of people making their own religious decisions. Printing with the printing press was simple and fast,…

Overall with the two videos, I saw how they made parchment from animal skins. It was unbelievable that the transition of the animal skin turns into a thick piece of paper to make a book. However, it is not a fast process when making it. The process of making the animal skins into parchment was they had to pick the right animal with the right skin texture. Then they put the animal skin in lime water for some days so the hair can loosen up and be scraped off for into a smooth surface. Then they…

In every part of history, societies have developed remarkable technological innovations. During the Age of exploration, the magnetic compass and the printing press were created. Both these important technological innovations have had both positives and negatives effects on a society or on humanity. Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press, which was very successful. That being said, the magnetic compass had great success also when improved during the renaissances. Both these great inventions…

Unit 1 How did the printing press contribute and revolutionize the renaissance? Because the production of books before the printing press involved hand copying the words onto paper, it was expensive and time consuming, therefore it was only enjoyed by those of the opulent higher class. So, once the printing press was popularized, it allowed for cheaper manufacturing of books, which meant that the lower classes could actually purchase them. It was a way to spread new ideas and foster education…

Raja Ullah Mr. Young English III 21 November 2015 Freedom of the Press The freedom of the press is one of the many rights needed for an American citizen. The right to a free press means that the right government does not have the right to censor the press. Censorship is when the government prohibits the press from reporting news. The freedom of the press is an integral part of American life and it has been upheld by the Supreme Court on numerous occasions, still, the freedom is in jeopardy due…

Chances are everyone who has ever read this and will read this uses the internet daily. It is an incredibly convenient tool that allows us to find information in mere seconds. Imagine if our access to that information was suddenly limited, or even completely denied. That is the daily reality for citizens of China today. Their government censors anything on the internet that they do not agree with, and blocks popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, and YouTube. Some areas, such as Aba…

With the invention of the moveable type the creation of “cheaper” books changed the course of history. Many artisans went into the print making business and for better or worse we still have those means fonts and works to look back upon and gaze in awe in how they created such marvelous pieces. But none are looked upon with as much wonder and amazement then those of John Baskerville. Everything that Baskerville made screamed high quality from the type, to the design of the book, to even the…

In today’s world, there are many topics of intense discussion and debate. These topics range from the current unstable environment throughout the Middle East, the effects of climate change and how to control it, and to this country’s very own national debt. It does not seem to matter what news program you turn on, but there is a current hot topic being discussed. There is one topic that has been striking up heated debates and banter, perhaps longer than any of these. While not often at the top…

Louie Zamperini’s life was documented in the book Unbroken which was written by Laura Hillenbrand. It goes onto explain how Louie Silvie Zamperini was born on January 26, 1917 to Italian immigrants in Olean, New York at eleven and a half pounds he had black hair as coarse as barbed wire. His parents Anthony and Louise got married when she was sixteen and had Louie was she was eighteen. They lived in an apartment where only Italian was spoke and they called their boys Toots. As Louie became a…

European history. During the Renaissance the old superstitions and ignorance, which defined the Middle Ages, were gradually shaken off and replaced with a newfound yearning for knowledge and wisdom. It was the beginning of the age of the printing press, which made book learning more commonplace and affordable for everyone. The middle class became richer, larger and greater amounts of people were allowed to pursue an education instead of remaining ignorant to the world around them. As a result of…