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How did the invention of the printing press bring new awakening in Europe?
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Solution 1
The invention of the printing press made it possible to produce books in large numbers. The Holy Bible and many other religious and classical books were printed and made available all over Europe.
Solution 2
The first printing press was set up in Germany in 1456 by Gutenberg. Later on, Caxton introduced it to England. The invention of the printing press in the middle of the 15th century in Europe made it possible to produce books in large numbers e.g. the Bible and many other religious and classical books were printed all over Europe.
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