Question

17th & 18th century was period of reading mania in Europe. Give reason

Answer 1

THe 17th and 18th centuries were a period of reading mania in Europe. This was a because these centuries saw a rapid rise in literacy in different parts of Europe. Various churches set up schools in their villages and towns where people could come and learn to read and write. During this period, the cost of printing books also declined which made them affordable to the people. These reasons led to an increase in reading habit in Europe.