Chiefs, Warriors and the Europeans: Warfare and Diplomacy on the Rokel in the Late Nineteenth Century

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Title:	Chiefs, Warriors and the Europeans: Warfare and Diplomacy on the Rokel in the Late Nineteenth Century
Author:	Ijagbemi, E. Adeleye
Year:	1980
Periodical:	Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria
Volume:	10
Issue:	2
Period:	June
Pages:	13-34
Language:	English
Geographic terms:	Sierra Leone Great Britain
Subjects:	colonial conquest Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups) History and Exploration colonialism
Abstract:	The Rokel River region (Sierra Leone), strategically located and closely associated with the British-sponsored Freetown Colony, underwent far-reaching changes in the latter half of the nineteenth century. The author examines the peculiarities of the area and the major forces at work: the Freetown Colony, which by the end of the century was the only effective power in the territory; the so-called professional warriors; and the many small, competing chiefdoms, very jealous of one another and violently opposed to any idea of subordination. Notes, ref.