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I also would bet a "sacred book" of some sort also worked as a prerequisite, because the demand was huge, making the crude initial implementation profitable. In
by Qem 2y ago
I also would bet a "sacred book" of some sort also worked as a prerequisite, because the demand was huge, making the crude initial implementation profitable. In absence of some sort of sacred book that made the same standard text of interest for almost 100% of the literate population, the second best alternative probably would have too limited runs to make it profitable.
- Bluestein 2y ago> I also would bet a "sacred book" of some sort also worked as a prerequisite What you point out is fascinating, and probably right ... PS. I am wondering if "any sufficiently popular" book might not have done the trick, beyond just "sacred" texts - one of the many knightly tales than making the round, for example.-
- Bluestein 2y agos/than/then
- WalterBright 2y agoGutenberg invented the printing press so he could cheaply print indulgences and sell them and get rich.