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New Movements to Match the Times - New Horizons - Inventions

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What new practical breakthrough was made?

The printing press depended on a new technique to mold metal type. This was first achieved by Johann Gutenberg at Mainz (in Germany) around 1450.

What materials were needed for book production?

The next step was getting the raw materials that were needed to ensure ongoing book production. Paper required water mills and a steady supply of rag (pulp made of cloth); the metal for the type had to be mined and shaped; ink had to be found that would adhere to metal letters as well as make consistent marks on paper.

Of what was the printing press a powerful instrument?

The printing press was a powerful instrument of mass communication.

What did Martin Luther challenge?

Martin Luther (1483-1546) challenged prevailing Church teachings and practices, above all the sale of indulgences, the Theses ushered in the Protestant Reformation.

What new developments were there in navigation?

Portolan maps charted the shapes of coastlines. Compasses, long known in China but newly adopted in the West, providing readings that were noted down in nautical charts; sailors used them alongside maps and written information about such matters as harbors, political turmoil, and anchorage.

What did navigating the Atlantic also depend on?

Navigating the Atlantic also depended on methods for astronomical navigation and for exploiting the powerful ocean currents and wind systems. New ship designs featured the masts and sails needed to harness the breezes.

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A Short History of the Middle Ages, Sixth Edition | 9781487541019 | Barbara H Rosenwein

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