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63. Creating Sierra Leone: The Land of the Free

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Evangelical Governance and the French Threat in Sierra Leone

This chapter explores Zachary Macaulay's governorship in Sierra Leone, focusing on his abolitionist background and the influence of his evangelical beliefs. It highlights the geopolitical tensions of the era, particularly the impact of the French Revolution and the subsequent challenges posed by French forces in the region.

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