Media History: The Printing Press Revolution

The printing press might seem simple from today's vantage point, but it was a disruptive media technology that challenged the existing power structure and transformed Europe. From sparking the Protestant Reformation to helping spread the Age of Enlightenment, the printing press was the first mass media technology, and like media revolutions to come, would redistribute ideas and power and remake society in the process.

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[@MrRaul8Z]

Excellent explanation, and quite comprehensive too. Thank you.

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[@gargamelpresident9382]

Hey do you have the name of the great religious song that comes on when you speak about Luther 17:25 ?

[@mikesoha63]

Missa Pro Defunctis - IX. Agnus Dei you can find here: musopen.org/music/26855-missa-pro-defunctis/

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[@DK-cp2en]

Unfortunately. One of these early books Malleus Maleficarum, Witches Hammer supported the Burning Times: 80-100,000 women and men were tortured and murdered.

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Is this called renaissance?

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