The Fourth Enemy

The Fourth Enemy by James Cane is a scholarly examination of Juan Peron's ascent to power in 1940s Argentina. This history and social science study focuses on the volatile relationship between the Peronist movement and the commercial newspaper industry. By analyzing the intersection of journalism and politics, the text explores how the state redefined its connection to the press and the public during a period of intense social crisis in South America.

Drawing from media studies and labor history, The Fourth Enemy details the legal battles and violent confrontations used to transform a vibrant press into a state-dominated media empire. This Latin America history volume provides an interdisciplinary perspective on how the struggle for media control shaped the Peronist experiment. It serves as a critical resource for those studying communication and the political evolution of Argentina.