Gwyn A. Williams

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Gwyn A. Williams

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Why Is Gwyn A. Williams Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Gwyn Alfred "Alf" Williams was a Welsh historian particularly known for his work on Antonio Gramsci and Francisco Goya as well as on Welsh history. Life Williams was born in the iron town of Dowlais situated above the industrial town of Merthyr Tydfil. He attended the Cyfarthfa Grammar School and later read history at University College Wales, Aberystwyth. During World War II, he joined the British Army and fought in Normandy. Williams received his doctorate for a dissertation later published as Medieval London: from commune to capital. Gwyn Alf Williams was a Communist, a member of the Young Communist League of Britain in his youth and he was the first historian to publish an article in English on Antonio Gramsci.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Gwyn A. Williams?

Gwyn A. Williams is affiliated with the following schools:

• Cardiff University
• Aberystwyth University

What Are Gwyn A. Williams's Academic Contributions?

Gwyn A. Williams is most known for their academic work in the field of history. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of

Gwyn A. Williams has made the following academic contributions:

• The Merthyr Rising