What is William Caxton known for? a. He developed a new intaglio technique still used today. b. He developed the first printing press in Germany. c. He opened the first publishing house in England. d. all of the above

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Jayla Bell

24 November, 22:23

What is William Caxton known for? a. He developed a new intaglio technique still used today. b. He developed the first printing press in Germany. c. He opened the first publishing house in England. d. all of the above

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Johanna Murray · Answer 1

Option: c. He opened the first publishing house in England.

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William Caxton was an English printer who first introduced printing press in England in 1476. He became famous as a translator and publisher in England. Caxton translated 24 books, some known to be very long. He painted most of the English Literature, which was available to him during that time. Some of them were The Canterbury Tales and other works by Geoffrey Chaucer, Le Morte Darthur, Confessio Amantis.

Jocelyn · Answer 2

C. He opened the first publishing house in England

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