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Period: Jan 1, 1420 to Dec 31, 1545
Renaissance
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Jan 1, 1453
Printing Press with Movable Type Invented
The invention of the movable printing press had allowed for more advanced printings of texts and now entire books could be published. By Guttenberg, it had made books slightly less expensive than before, and it had established a new style of printed propaganda and pamphlets. -
Jan 1, 1456
Gutenberg Bible Created
The "mass" produced bible would take up to three years to produce, and the bible would have a standard sense of quality. It was one of the first books created entirely by a printing presses and proved to make bibles slightly more affordable. -
Apr 6, 1456
Fall of Constantinople
The fall of Constantinople was a turning point in European history, as they began to fear the Muslims again and their main slave trade route to the slavs had fell. The Portuguese and several Italian city-states would carry out trading black slaves, which would replace the white slave. -
Jan 1, 1500
High Renaissance Begins
At a certain point the renaissance had moved into the hands of Rome and Italy, yet it still pertained its greco origions. The shift included the great artists like Da Vinci and Michelangelo. -
Jan 1, 1513
Machiavelli Writes The Prince
One of the most influential books of the middle ages, The Prince had a profound influence on royalty and political philosophy. Calling for a strong leader who can increase their own powers, and understands the way things are not how they should be like. -
Jan 1, 1516
Eramus Publishes the New Testament in Greek
Publishing the New Testament in Greek allowed for several individuals to read the new testament for themselves, as Erasmus believed in scrutinizing the Church. Overall he would help future reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin create the idea of "Sola Scriptura". -
Oct 16, 1516
Thomas More Writes Utopia
A turning point in religion and viewpoints, as More would call for a society with no ownership and strict religious themes tied to life. His ideal society would not wage war or use money, as he viewed money as the source of evil and wickedness in man. -
Jan 1, 1528
Castiglione Writes the Courtier
One of the most influential books on how to act and live in a noble or high class society in the Renaissance and for years to come, as it stressed individualistic ideals and being in general a renaissance man or woman. The book stresses that women be educated in philosophy and the liberal arts to further their husband's status in society.