Johannes Gutenberg

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press influenced modern times by introducing books made by his invention, it also allowed people to read more often to gain their education.

THE PRINTING PRESS

• Printing press was invented in 1436 in Strasbourg.
• Uses wooden blocks to press ink onto paper.
• Made books that were made from paper that were bought and then sold.
• Books were cheaper after The Printing Press was made.
• More people learned to read after The Printing Press was invented.

Johannes Gutenberg's printing press influenced modern times by the spread of literacy.

The spread of literacy from Gutenberg's invention was then brought into affect as Gutenberg wrote books with his invention.

"His printing presses were later used to mass produce bibles-helping to spread the most influential book of the era" (Pettinger).

As more books were created with the invention, more people began to read. Different books in different languages were also printed to help people read more often. The prices of books dropped as the invention made book writing easier.

"Literacy levels, still low among the general population in Europe, crept upwards as the cost of books steadily dropped and book fairs became yearly occurrences in most major cities during the early years of the Renaissance" (Whipps).

The Invention

• Gutenberg's invention introduced reading all around.
• The literacy levels grew as The Printing Press was used overtime. 
• The invention helped more people learn to read.
• Most people learned many different languages after invention.