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