The printing press
Milton Meltzer
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The printing press
Published
2004
Publisher
Benchmark Books
Pages
125
ISBN-10
076141536X
Description
Explains the mechanics of the first printing press, invented in Germany by Gutenberg in the fifteenth century, and describes the press's revolutionary impact on the world.
Subjects
Liber chronicarum
The Biography and Typography of William Caxton, England's First Printer
The invention of printing
Fine Print
The invention of printing in China and its spread westward
The Gutenberg revolution
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The printing press?
This edition of The printing press has approximately 125 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The printing press?
For most readers, The printing press typically takes between 2h 36m and 1h 44m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 31,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 31,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The printing press?
The estimated word count for The printing press is approximately 31,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The printing press?
The printing press was written by Milton Meltzer.
When was The printing press published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.