Printing and the Renaissance A paper read before the Fortnightly Club of Rochester, New York

"Printing and the Renaissance" by John Rothwell Slater is a historical exploration of the profound connection between the invention of printing and the flourishing of the Renaissance in Europe during the early 1920s. It emphasizes that the rebirth of intellectual curiosity drove the improvements in printing. Notable figures, like Aldus Manutius and William Caxton, are noted, while Slater looks closely at how printing helped spread knowledge. This writing highlights how easier access to books fueled humanism, changed religion, and spurred debates. Through these changes, the Renaissance became a vibrant and complex chapter in history.