European Cities Quote by Nicholas Wade
““By 1500 there were 1,700 printing presses distributed in 300 European cities in every country except Russia.16””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Short History of Nearly Everything, 2003
By 1500, printing technology was widespread across Europe, except Russia.
In simple terms: Printing was common in Europe by 1500, not in Russia.
Recognize regional tech diffusion patterns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- publishing
- policy making
- market entry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why was Russia excluded from early printing?
- What factors drive uneven tech adoption?
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