The Evolution of Printing Technology
Printing has transformed information sharing since its inception around 200 AD in China with woodblock printing. Major advancements include Bi Sheng's movable type in the 11th century and Gutenberg's printing press in the 15th century, which revolutionized book production and literacy. The spread of printing technology influenced significant historical events and continued to evolve through the Industrial Revolution to modern digital printing, shaping society and culture.
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