Before the invention of the printing press by Gutenberg in the 15th century, books were copied by hand, a laborious and time-consuming process. This made books extremely expensive and rare, limiting access to knowledge to a very small portion of the population. The printing press revolutionized information dissemination, making books cheaper and more widely available, which significantly contributed to the spread of literacy and new ideas across Europe. What was the main impact of the printing press on society?
A) It made books more expensive.