his book. Gorges described Njoya as being understandably "a trifle nervous" when they first met but accepted British rule once he was reassured that no harm would come to him or his people. In 1918, Germany's colonial possessions including Kamerun were divided between Great Britain and France, and the kingdom of Bamoun thus fell under French rule. In 1923 Njoya was deposed, and his script was banned by the French. See also List of rulers of the Bamum History of Cameroon Bamum (people) References Sources and further reading Gorges E.H. (1930). The Great War in West Africa. Hutchinson & Co. Ltd., London; Naval & Military Press, Uckfield, 2004: History of Cameroon States and territories established in 1394 States and territories disestablished in 1884 Former monarchies of Africa Countries in precolonial Africa