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Tom Williford is a historian affiliated with (SMSU). His research and writing have focused on several complex and historically significant topics:
Colombia's La Violencia
Williford has explored the period known as "La Violencia" in Colombia, a time of intense partisan violence between the Liberal and Conservative parties from 1948 to 1958. This era resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and significantly shaped Colombian political and social landscapes. His work likely delves into the causes, effects, and the intricate dynamics of this conflict, as well as its legacy in modern Colombian society.
Masonry and Anti-Jewish Conspiracies
His scholarship includes the study of conspiracy theories, particularly those involving Freemasonry and anti-Semitic narratives. In Colombia, these theories often intersected with political rhetoric, especially during and after La Violencia. Laureano Gómez, a prominent Conservative leader and president, was known for promoting such conspiracy theories, associating Liberal politicians with international Jewish-Masonic plots. Williford's work would likely analyze how these narratives influenced political discourse and public perception.
Colombia President Laureano Gómez
Laureano Gómez is a central figure in Williford's research. As president from 1950 to 1953, Gómez's administration coincided with some of the most violent periods of La Violencia. His political career is notable for his conservative ideologies, his advocacy for a fascist-style state, and his propagation of anti-Semitic and anti-Masonic conspiracy theories. Williford's writings would examine Gómez's role in Colombian politics, his impact on the violence, and his legacy.
Given the complexity of these topics, Williford's work would provide critical insights into how historical events and ideologies in Colombia have intertwined with global phenomena like anti-Semitism and conspiracy theories. His research would aim to offer a nuanced understanding of these elements within the broader context of Colombian history and politics.
References
Books:
Williford, Thomas J. Laureano Gómez y los masones, 1936-1942. Bogotá: Planeta, 2005.
Articles:
Williford, Thomas J. "Political Dissemination of the Judeo-Masonic Conspiracy Theory and the Outbreak of La Violencia in Colombia, 1920-1946." In The Global Impact of the The Protocols of the Elders of Zion: A Century-old Myth, edited by Esther Webman, 112-130. London: Routledge, 2011.
Williford, Thomas J. "Las 'tomas' de colegios durante la República Liberal, 1936-1942: parte de la estructura discursiva de la Violencia." Historia Crítica 39: 130-152, 2009.
Williford, Thomas J. "Los actos anticlericales impulsivos del 9 de Abril: retórica y realidad." In Mataron a Gaitán: 60 años, edited by César Augusto Ayala, Óscar Javier Casallas, and Henry Alberto Cruz, 171-198. Bogotá: Universidad Nacional, 2009.
Williford, Thomas J. "Debating the 'Religious Question' in Colombia, 1930-1935." Revista de Estudios Sociales , n.41, pp.28-43, 2011. ISSN 0123-885X.
Williford, Thomas J. Armando los espiritus: Political Rhetoric in Colombia on the Eve of La Violencia, 1930-1945. Vanderbilt University, 2005. (This appears to be a dissertation but is included as it pertains directly to his research focus.)