The 'Lega Nord' is one of the most important right-wing populist parties to emerge in Western Europe during the past two decades. It continues to play a very significant role in Italian politics. The author links the Lega Nord's rise to the socioeconomic development of the north over the south in Italy and the political process which created a voting block in the south. This led the north of Italy to see 'Rome' as a predatory entity, drawing resources and impeding progress in the north to support the south. The author examines this process and explores the implications it produces for the whole of Europe.
- ISBN13 9780312296315
- Publish Date 19 May 2003
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 26 May 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 172
- Language English