This is a journal from JSTOR which talks about how big missionaries were in history, it also talks about how they came in big numbers. It talks of the different roles of the missions and missionaries in their various locations. This journal also shows that, although some of the Catholic missionaries were not successful, this did not stop them from developing further. This journal also shows that despite all the wars took place during the time, Catholic missionaries still served their purpose
This is a primary source from the Gale Collection which elaborates further on the beginning of missionaries and their purpose. This source also outlines the role played by Christian missionaries in the history of Africa.