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For clarity, the printing press was for books. Newspapers did not come along until much later. Interestingly, the Catholic church was very concerned about the
by Orou 6y ago
For clarity, the printing press was for books. Newspapers did not come along until much later.
Interestingly, the Catholic church was very concerned about the ability to mass produce literature and wanted to have control over what could be published. They didn't want just anyone to be able to publish a book. Imagine giving people a platform to speak out against the Church!
- treeman79 6y agoThis is a major reason for Martin Luther and the Lutheran Church. There is an excellent hard core history podcast that somewhat relates to the topic.
- krferriter 6y agoYeah this one: https://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-48-prophets-of-doom/ https://www.dancarlin.com/product/hardcore-history-48-prophe... It's a good episode. History is pretty gruesome.