Question

Tremble therefore tyrants of the world

Answer 1

In the eighteenth century, books and novels were seen as instruments of both revolutionary and evolutionary change. It was believed that the wisdom spread by the printed paper would eventually push the world towards a more democratic society where despotism would be banished. Hence, Louise-Sebastien Mercier, an eighteenth century French novelist made the statement - "Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble before the virtual writer!"
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Answer 2

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• Lousie - Sebastian Mercier said that " Tremble, therefore, tyrants of the world! Tremble before the virtual writer! "

• He was a famous novelist in France.

• He thought that the printing press was the most powerful machine of progress and public opinion.

• He thought that this printing press is a force which will sweep despotism away from the world.

• He thought that the printing machine is the most powerful machine which can end tyranny.

• He wanted the world to be free and hence it was trembling to change and the coming future according to the the writer will be better from the past and the present.

• He thinks that this all is possible just because of a machine that could print.

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➸ The first printing press was designed by Gutenberg 1448.

➸ Gutenberg belonged to Germany.

➸ Johann Gutenberg printed Bible as the first book.

➸ About 180 copies were printed and it took three years to produce them.