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What printing technique did China adopt in the 19th century?
What printing technique did China adopt in the 19th century?
Western printing techniques and mechanical presses
How was the Chinese 'Accordion Book' constructed?
How was the Chinese 'Accordion Book' constructed?
Folded and stitched at the side
What type of material did the Imperial State sponsor the printing of in China?
What type of material did the Imperial State sponsor the printing of in China?
Textbooks for civil services
What kind of information did merchants in China print using the new print culture in the 17th century?
What kind of information did merchants in China print using the new print culture in the 17th century?
In the 17th century, what new activities did the new readership engage in?
In the 17th century, what new activities did the new readership engage in?
What technology did Buddhist missionaries from China introduce into Japan around 768 to 770 AD?
What technology did Buddhist missionaries from China introduce into Japan around 768 to 770 AD?
What significant book was the oldest Japanese book printed in 868 AD?
What significant book was the oldest Japanese book printed in 868 AD?
When did Johann Gutenberg develop the first known printing press?
When did Johann Gutenberg develop the first known printing press?
What was the first book to be printed in Europe?
What was the first book to be printed in Europe?
Why did woodblock printing become popular in Europe?
Why did woodblock printing become popular in Europe?
