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Jan 1, 1450
Printing Press
Johannes Gutenberg became the first European to use movable type to print books. He used his printing press to print copies of the Bible. -
Jan 1, 1475
Printing Press Advances
Printing press operated in England, France, Germany, Italy and several other Eurpopean nations. The books that these printing presses produced helped spread new humanized ideas to a large audience. -
Jan 1, 1500
The Reformation
Northern humanists argued that the Roman Catholic Church had lost sight of its spiritual mission, Their claims lead to a reform movement called the reformation. -
Jan 1, 1513
Machiavelli Writes The Prince
Niccolo Machiavelli writres the essay, The Prince. Machiavelli sought to describe government not in terms of lofty ideals but in the way it actually worked. -
Jan 1, 1516
More Publishes Utopia
Thomas More published, Utopia. Thomas More condemned governements as corrupts and argue that private ownership of property causes unnecessary conflicts between people. -
Jan 1, 1520
Martin Luther
Martin Luther openly disagreed with many church doctrines. He claimed the Bible was the sole religious authority. -
Jan 1, 1521
Pope Leo X
Pope Leo X declared Luther a heretic. He excommunicated Luther from the Roman Catholic Church. -
Jan 1, 1528
Castigiolne Publishes The Book of the Courtier
Baldossare Castiglione published, The Book of the Courtier. It was the most famous book of the Renaissance. -
Jan 1, 1529
Henry Vlll Takes a Stand
Henry Vlll defended the church against Luther's teachings. The pope had even granted Henry the title, "Defender of the Faith." -
Jan 1, 1531
Calvin Replaces Zwingli
Huldrych Zwingli died in battle between Catholics and protests. His work carried on by a French protestant named John Calvin.
