But I didn't said it was a novel invention - yet it was indeed the European concept/invention that thrived and allowed for the boom in Europe. Regarding the pa

But I didn't said it was a novel invention - yet it was indeed the European concept/invention that thrived and allowed for the boom in Europe. Regarding the papermaking, I believe we can fit it in the same boat as other craftsmanship that evolved previously and allowing for the development for the press itself (but definitely papermaker had a greater role in some dimension - cost/manufacturing/distribution).