MWANGA

The customary technique of the European Powers was to “sign treaties” with the kings of various African territories and provide them with “presents” (bribes). Often the European arms and the active assistance of European soldiers maintained the autocratic power of these leaders. In this case, the British had moved so fast that the “presents” were in a caravan that had not yet arrived.

The king was right about the eventuality but wrong about his ability to keep his kingdom during his lifetime. The Arabs displaced him shortly thereafter. Mwanga was a notorious tyrant who constantly had his own people tortured and murdered. See Fredrick Holmwood.

The king was right about the eventuality but wrong about his ability to keep his kingdom during his lifetime. The Arabs displaced him shortly thereafter. Mwanga was a notorious tyrant who constantly had his own people tortured and murdered. See Fredrick Holmwood.

The customary technique of the European Powers was to “sign treaties” with the kings of various African territories and provide them with “presents” (bribes). Often the European arms and the active assistance of European soldiers maintained the autocratic power of these leaders. In this case, the British had moved so fast that the “presents” were in a caravan that had not yet arrived.