"The Renaissance and the coming of the printed book tended to set and standardize spelling."
The Renaissance (14th–17th century) revived interest in classical learning, art, and literature.
The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century (around 1450s) revolutionized the spread of knowledge.
In England, William Caxton set up the first printing press in 1476.
With printed books becoming widespread, there was a growing need for standardized spelling, grammar, and usage.
