Man, John
The Gutenberg Revolution
- ISBN 13:
- 9780553819663
- author:
- Man, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Bantam
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.2 cm
- Genre:
- Engineering & Technology Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Gutenberg Revolution: A Story of Genius and Invention that Changed the World In 1450, Europe's books were painstakingly copied by hand, with only a few thousand in existence. By 1500, printing had transformed the landscape, with millions of books produced. The invention of Johann Gutenberg marked a revolution in communication and knowledge-sharing. Gutenberg's story is one of paradox - his ambition to reunite Christendom was at odds with the division his discovery created. He sought to make a fortune, but was denied the rewards of his life's work. Yet history remembers him as a visionary, whose discovery paved the way for the modern world. This book tells the fascinating story of Gutenberg's journey, from his early struggles in Mainz, Germany, to the triumph of his movable-type printing press.
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