"Written by Akintola J.G. Wyse, one of Sierra Leone's most prolific historians..." American Historical Review

• Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Growing up: background to his family and early life; 2. Background to politics in the twentieth century; 3. Politics in earnest: the setting up of the N.C.B.W.A., 1919–1924; 4. In the Legislative Council, 1924–1939: the drama of confrontation; 5. In the Legislative Council, 1924–1939: constructive opposition; 6. At the crossroads: the flickering flames of Congress and the challenge of W.A.Y.L., 1936–1939; 7. In the political wilderness: the turbulent years, 1939–1951; 8. Second innings in Parliament: the twilight years, 1951–1957; 9. Bankole-Bright and colonial politics: an assessment; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

"Written by Akintola J.G. Wyse, one of Sierra Leone's most prolific historians..." American Historical Review

• Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Growing up: background to his family and early life; 2. Background to politics in the twentieth century; 3. Politics in earnest: the setting up of the N.C.B.W.A., 1919–1924; 4. In the Legislative Council, 1924–1939: the drama of confrontation; 5. In the Legislative Council, 1924–1939: constructive opposition; 6. At the crossroads: the flickering flames of Congress and the challenge of W.A.Y.L., 1936–1939; 7. In the political wilderness: the turbulent years, 1939–1951; 8. Second innings in Parliament: the twilight years, 1951–1957; 9. Bankole-Bright and colonial politics: an assessment; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

"Written by Akintola J.G. Wyse, one of Sierra Leone's most prolific historians..." American Historical Review

• Preface; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Growing up: background to his family and early life; 2. Background to politics in the twentieth century; 3. Politics in earnest: the setting up of the N.C.B.W.A., 1919–1924; 4. In the Legislative Council, 1924–1939: the drama of confrontation; 5. In the Legislative Council, 1924–1939: constructive opposition; 6. At the crossroads: the flickering flames of Congress and the challenge of W.A.Y.L., 1936–1939; 7. In the political wilderness: the turbulent years, 1939–1951; 8. Second innings in Parliament: the twilight years, 1951–1957; 9. Bankole-Bright and colonial politics: an assessment; Notes; Bibliography; Index.