Webthe printing press, credited largely to johannes gutenberg in the fifteenth century, marked a pivotal moment in the spread of knowledge.

Gutenberg's moveable type system.

Webstephen fry takes a look inside the story of johann gutenberg, inventor of the world's first printing press in the 15th century, and an exploration of how and why.

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Webthis abridged edition, after summarising the initial changes introduced by the establishment of printing shops, goes on to discuss how printing challenged traditional institutions.

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