""Argentine Diary: The Inside Story Of The Coming Of Fascism"" by Ray Josephs is a detailed account of the rise of fascism in Argentina during the 1970s. The author, who was a journalist at the time, provides a first-hand perspective of the political and social climate in Argentina during this tumultuous period. The book begins with an overview of the political situation in Argentina in the early 1970s, including the rise of left-wing political movements and the government's response to them. The author then describes how the country's economic crisis and political instability paved the way for the rise of fascist groups, such as the Triple A and the Argentine Anti-Communist Alliance.Josephs provides an in-depth look at the tactics used by these fascist groups, including their use of violence and intimidation to silence political opponents and suppress dissent. He also explores the complicity of the government and the military in the rise of fascism, and the role of the United States in supporting the military dictatorship that ruled Argentina from 1976 to 1983.Throughout the book, Josephs weaves in his personal experiences as a journalist covering the events of the time. He describes the dangers and challenges of reporting on a government that was hostile to the press and the risks he took to uncover the truth about the fascist groups and their activities.""Argentine Diary"" is a powerful and thought-provoking account of a dark period in Argentina's history, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of fascism and the importance of a free press in holding those in power accountable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.