Before the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, books were painstakingly copied by hand, often by monks. This made books extremely rare and expensive, limiting literacy to a small percentage of the population. The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, revolutionized knowledge dissemination. It allowed for mass production of books, making them more affordable and accessible, which in turn fueled the Renaissance and the spread of new ideas across Europe. How did the invention of the printing press impact society?
A) It made books even more expensive and rare.