Populism in Europe : lessons from Umberto Bossi's Northern League /

Albertazzi, Daniele, 1968-

Populism in Europe : lessons from Umberto Bossi's Northern League / Daniele Albertazzi and Davide Vampa. - 1 online resource (x, 180 pages) : illustrations, maps

Includes bibliographies and index.

Introduction -- The ideology -- The electoral arena: North, peripheries, cross-class appeal and shifting alliances -- The party in office -- The Northern League as a mass party -- Umberto Bossi's leadership -- Participation without power -- Conclusion: populism in Europe -- lessons from Umberto Bossi's Northern League.

This timely volume analyses the Northern League under its founder Umberto Bossi (1991-2012). As a well-led mass party, the League has much to teach political scientists today on the reasons behind populist growth, endurance and success.



9781526133960


Bossi, Umberto, 1941-
Bossi, Umberto, 1941-


Lega nord--History.


Populism--History--Italy--20th century.
Populism--History--Italy--21st century.


Electronic Books.

JN5657 / .P678 2021