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Image of movable type in the modern age as invented by Johannes Gutenberg, responsible for the invention of the printing press in Europe c. 1440's.
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APA Style
Heidelbach, W. (2022, July 25). Movable Type as Invented by Johannes Gutenberg. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16193/movable-type-as-invented-by-johannes-gutenberg/
Chicago Style
Heidelbach, Willi. "Movable Type as Invented by Johannes Gutenberg." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 25, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16193/movable-type-as-invented-by-johannes-gutenberg/.
MLA Style
Heidelbach, Willi. "Movable Type as Invented by Johannes Gutenberg." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 25 Jul 2022. Web. 21 Feb 2025.
