Question

review the biography and then answer the question. johannes gutenberg was born in mainz, germany, in 1398. today he is known as the inventor of the modern printing press. when he was young, books werent like they are today. most books were actually manuscripts, or texts written by hand. manuscripts took a long time to make and were expensive. only rich people could afford them. gutenberg wanted more people to be able to enjoy reading. his printing press made it easier and cheaper to print books, so more people could own books. john h. haaren and a. b. poland, famous men of the middle ages what is the texts main purpose? to inform readers about the cost of books in the fourteenth century to highlight gutenbergs belief in social equality to explain the historical importance of manuscripts to inform readers about gutenbergs invention of the printing press

Explanation:

The text starts by introducing Gutenberg and then focuses on his invention of the modern - printing press, its impact on book - printing, making it easier and cheaper for more people to own books. It is mainly about Gutenberg's invention.

Answer:

to inform readers about Gutenberg's invention of the printing press