The Ottoman Printing Press Ban: A Stifled Word in the Islamic Renaissance

Ottoman Printing Press Ban: Stifling Islamic Modernization?

In the grand tapestry of history, certain threads, when pulled, can unravel entire narratives. One such thread, seemingly small but profoundly impactful, is the Ottoman Empire’s long-standing aversion to the printing press. For centuries, while Europe was ablaze with the fire of new ideas, fanned by the rapid dissemination of knowledge through movable type, the … Read more