[Artemisia] An Odd query for the True History Wonks

[Wade]

>
> I realize the risk in trying to plot a trend from
> three samples, but I can't help thinking that
> Something caused this movement from bupkis to riches
> within 25 years.
>

How about an icrease in the size of the middle class due sea trade and new
colonys in the new world.
The middle class would have money, time, and a desire to learn. Plus how
about books as a status symbol.
Just some thoughts off the top of my head.

Andrew of Doune Castle