The other Mr Wilberforce: role conflict and colonial governance in Sierra Leone 1878-1913

摘要: This article considers role conflicts for Africans who occupied leadership positions in the colonial governance structure of Sierra Leone Protectorate late nineteenth century. In particular it examines source conflicting identity issues Western-educated or mission-converted indigenous leaders. It focuses these general through example Rev. D.F. Wilberforce, was both a missionary and appointee to paramount chieftaincy. Wilberforce exemplifies kinds problems faced by appointed chiefs, exacerbated his as an American missionary. pressures inherent contradictory roles he required fulfil. More generally suggests that economic shifts agricultural practice resulting from desire make West African colonies self-funding already declining relations between authorities rulers Protectorate. way government...