The Man Who Invented Italy.

Alessandro Manzoni, an Italian writer, played a significant role in unifying Italy through his novel, The Betrothed. The novel, considered one of the greatest books ever written, depicted life in northern Italy during the Spanish occupation and highlighted the oppression and exploitation of the Italian people by foreign rulers and local elites. Manzoni's work defended the Christian idea of the equal worth of all individuals and emphasized the principle of human equality. His advocacy for the Italian language and the common people of Italy contributed to the development of a unified Italian state. [Extracted from the article]

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