Question

Gutenburg said "give me 26 soilders of lead and I shall conquer the world" What did Gutenburg mean by this? Do his words still apply? Explain.

Answer 1

The 25 or 26 soldiers of lead are of course the lead print letters of the alphabet in a printer’s case.

German printer who was the first in Europe to print using movable type and the first to use a press (1400-1468)

Gutenberg wanted to refer to the enlightenment of the power of press and knowledge.

Yes his words stills apply as the ailing Earth could be reformed by the power of 26 soldiers.

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