John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts And Most Remarkable Discourses And His Death

John Gutenberg, First Master Printer: His Acts and Most Remarkable Discourses and his Death

by Franz von Dingelstedt

This book, penned by Franz von Dingelstedt, delves into the later years of Johannes Gutenberg's life, the inventor of the movable type printing press. It portrays him in Mayence, facing financial hardship, and explores the relationships he held with both those who supported and opposed him. The narrative sheds light on the circumstances that led to his less-than-prosperous circumstances, despite his revolutionary invention.

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