The Rise of Newspapers
Before the rise of the printing press, the news was only spread by word of mouth. This changed in the 15th century when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. This invention allowed for newspapers to be mass-produced and quickly disseminated to a wide audience. The rise of newspapers had a profound impact on society. It allowed for the dissemination of information and ideas to a much wider audience than ever before. Additionally, it helped to create a more informed and engaged citizenry.
Print Revolution and its Impact
Print Revolution refers not just to development, but also to new ways of producing books, which transformed the lives of people, having an impact on their relationship with knowledge and with institutions and authorities. Printing has reduced the cost of books and created a new culture of reading among the population.