Early modern period

Definition

The period from approximately 1500 to 1750, between the medieval period and the later industrial age.

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Paper 1

The printing press had arrived in Britain in the late fifteenth century, but its influence grew during the early modern period. Books could be produced more quickly and cheaply than hand-copied manuscripts, allowing information to reach more readers.
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GCSE History · key term

The period from approximately 1500 to 1750, between the medieval period and the later industrial age.

Used by OCR

Paper 1

The printing press had arrived in Britain in the late fifteenth century, but its influence grew during the early modern period. Books could be produced more quickly and cheaply than hand-copied manuscripts, allowing information to reach more readers.
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