20 déc. 1499 - The technology took hold rapidly in Europe with 10 million printed books produced by presses in 238 towns

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- took hold rapidly in Europe with 10 million printed books produced by presses in 238 towns
- This printing boom contributed to the growth of Humanism, the development of universities, the Protestant Reformation, and increased literacy across the continent
- During the medieval period the Catholic Church based in Rome and under the leadership of the pope served as a major source of unity for Europeans, however, this began to change
The Renaissance’s emphasis on individualism and secular pursuits laid the foundation for a major change in the religious landscape of Europe.
- Some Catholic clergy, in part influenced by the ideas of the Renaissance, began to live lavishly off of the money collected by the church.
- The clergy had access to vast amounts of wealth in the form of church tithes, rents collected from church lands, and business ventures operated by Catholic monasteries.
- Many clergy members used this wealth to live lavish lifestyles that alienated church leadership from the laity.
- This alienation was further aggravated by the presence of many poorly educated priests and monks.
- This situation led to widespread frustration among church members.

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