A poster of Robert Hopkins' photograph of Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin together after negotiations at the Yalta Conference in 1945, in Moscow on June 19. AFP
A poster of Robert Hopkins' photograph of Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin together after negotiations at the Yalta Conference in 1945, in Moscow on June 19. AFP
A poster of Robert Hopkins' photograph of Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin together after negotiations at the Yalta Conference in 1945, in Moscow on June 19. AFP
A poster of Robert Hopkins' photograph of Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin together after negotiations at the Yalta Conference in 1945, in Moscow on June 19. AFP

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No one's history is spotless

It's worth shedding light on the past, whether that of one’s own family or even their entire nation

Peter Hellyer
Peter Hellyer

July 01, 2020

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I have recently devoted some time to delving into a bit of family history that I have not previously investigated. That has coincided with the 'Black Lives Matter' protests in the US, UK and elsewhere, and the subsequent calls for a reassessment of roles played by historical figures. As statues have been toppled or covered with graffiti, so we have been reminded that some key figures in history had elements in their careers that are little-known today or which were never perhaps fully examined in the past, but which are now viewed as reprehensible.

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Thus Winston Churchill, rightly celebrated as Britain’s inspiring leader in the Second World War, had views on Empire that are deeply at variance with today’s political norms. One example was his support, in a War Office Minute of 12th May 1919 cited by historian Sir Martin Gilbert, for the use of poison gas in Mesopotamia (Iraq), when he wrote: “I do not understand this squeamishness about the use of gas… I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes.” In the event, it was never used.

George Washington, one of the highly-respected Founding Fathers of the US, was a slave-owner, as was his wife, although he gave orders that they should be freed upon his death.

In any modern-day assessment of the contributions both Churchill and Washington made to their countries, it is reasonable, I would suggest, to conclude that the positive outweighs the negative, although there is scope for a better understanding of the negative parts.

The reverse is most definitely true of King Leopold of Belgium who, literally, owned the Congo Free State between 1885 and 1908, presiding over an administration that was one of the greatest scandals of the colonial era. During that period, it is estimated, at least 5 million people, half of the population, died. Belgium’s King Philippe last week expressed his “deepest regrets” to the Democratic Republic of Congo for that stain upon Belgian, and Congolese, history.

In today's 'woke' environment, there would appear to be a belief that historical figures should be singled out for condemnation unless every aspect of their record is acceptable

In delving into my own family’s history, I have sought to look for both the positive and negative.

One of my ancestors, my mother’s grandfather, Daniel Bolt, was deeply engaged in the building of Britain’s overseas empire. For over 30 years, he captained sailing ships that travelled between England and Australia, carrying emigrants seeking to build new lives in the Antipodes.

These magnificent clipper ships carried hundreds of passengers. Not all, though, arrived safely. Conditions on the ships, particularly in steerage – below decks – could be horrendous and passengers often died en route.

One clipper under Captain Bolt’s command, the Earl Russell, left the English port of Plymouth in April 1864, arriving at Moreton Bay in Queensland in early August.

A medical inspection carried out after the ship’s arrival found that “a considerable amount of sickness prevailed among the passengers during the passage”. Four children and two others, probably crewmen, died on the voyage, which was a relatively low number. The death toll on many other ships plying the route was much higher, with disease running rampant through the crowded passenger quarters. On another vessel that arrived at Moreton Bay the next year, there were 32 deaths, four adults and 28 children.

A statue of Britain's Queen Victoria outside the Port Elizabeth city library, South Africa after being splashed with green paint, April, 2015. Michael Sheehan / AP
A statue of Britain's Queen Victoria outside the Port Elizabeth city library, South Africa after being splashed with green paint, April, 2015. Michael Sheehan / AP
An empty plinth where the statue of 18th century slave owner Robert Milligan used to be, stands in front of the Museum of London Docklands in London, UK, on June 23. Many of the financial district’s most venerable names were built off colonial oppression. Olivia Harris / Bloomberg
An empty plinth where the statue of 18th century slave owner Robert Milligan used to be, stands in front of the Museum of London Docklands in London, UK, on June 23. Many of the financial district’s most venerable names were built off colonial oppression. Olivia Harris / Bloomberg
In this July 31, 1980, file photo, Rhodesians beat a statue as they celebrate the removal of Rhodesia's founder, Cecil Rhodes, after Rhodesia, became independent in April, ending nine decades of British colonial rule and becoming Zimbabwe. Louise Gubb / AP
In this July 31, 1980, file photo, Rhodesians beat a statue as they celebrate the removal of Rhodesia's founder, Cecil Rhodes, after Rhodesia, became independent in April, ending nine decades of British colonial rule and becoming Zimbabwe. Louise Gubb / AP
A bust of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes, the nose vandalised, at the Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town, South Africa, Sept, 2015. Schalk van Zuydam / AP photo
A bust of British colonialist Cecil Rhodes, the nose vandalised, at the Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town, South Africa, Sept, 2015. Schalk van Zuydam / AP photo
The "Gilt of Cain" monument by Michael Visocchi & Lemn Sissay, commemorating the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, in London, UK, on June 23. Olivia Harris/Bloomberg
The "Gilt of Cain" monument by Michael Visocchi & Lemn Sissay, commemorating the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade, in London, UK, on June 23. Olivia Harris/Bloomberg
A section of the "Gilt of Cain" monument by Michael Visocchi & Lemn Sissay. Olivia Harris/Bloomberg
A section of the "Gilt of Cain" monument by Michael Visocchi & Lemn Sissay. Olivia Harris/Bloomberg
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Workers remove a controversial statue of Captain John Fane Charles Hamilton from Civic Square in Hamilton, New Zealand on June 12, following a formal request by the Waikato-Tainui iwi (tribal confederation) and threats it would be torn down during a Black Lives Matter march due to take place the following day. The statue of Hamilton, a British military commander who led a detachment against Maori during the Battle of Gate Pa in 1864, was removed as statues of colonial figures in Britain, Belgium and the US were toppled by demonstrators amid worldwide protests. Michael Bradley / AFP
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A relief on the door of the Bank of England (BOE) depicts chains, in London, UK, on June 23. Many of the financial district’s most venerable names were built off colonial oppression. Olivia Harris / Bloomberg
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Battle of Britain veterans with Dame Vera Lynn (C) outside the Churchill War Rooms, in London, UK in August 2010. Dame Vera Lynn died this month on 18 June, aged 103. Facundo Arrizabalaga / EPA
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A statue of Robert Clive in Whitehall in London, UK, June 10. Clive was the Governor of Bengal and helped the British Empire gain control of large areas of India. London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, said the capital's landmarks would be reviewed by a commission to remove those with links to slavery after Black Lives Matter protesters tore down a statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. Neil Hall/ EPA
A protester next to a statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square during a Black Lives Matter demonstration on June 20, 2020 in London, UK. The movement has triggered the removal of statues with links to racism and the slave trade. Chris J Ratcliffe / Getty
A protester next to a statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square during a Black Lives Matter demonstration on June 20, 2020 in London, UK. The movement has triggered the removal of statues with links to racism and the slave trade. Chris J Ratcliffe / Getty
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In this June 22, 1948 file photo, Jamaican men, mostly ex-Royal Air Force servicemen, pose for a photo aboard the former troopship, S.S. Empire Windrush, before disembarking at Tilbury Docks, England. June 22, 2020 marked the 72nd anniversary since the Empire Windrush ship brought hundreds of Caribbean immigrants to a Britain seeking nurses, railway workers and others to help it rebuild after the devastation of the Second World War. Eddie Worth / AP

Daniel Bolt appears to have been regarded as one of the better captains, both for his seamanship and for his care for his passengers. He was “well and favourably known in Queensland over a long course of years”, according to one document I have unearthed. Indeed, in around 1870, he was appointed by the Queensland Government office in London as Inspector of Immigrant Ships, charged with ensuring not only that conditions on the ships were satisfactory, but also that a qualified surgeon was on board for each voyage.

I have further research yet to undertake – on evidence presented by him to a Queensland Government committee in 1876 on conditions on emigrant ships, for example, as well as a journal he kept on two later voyages.

That further research might show, of course, he had a well-concealed reputation for onboard brutality. Should that emerge, it would allow me to make a more balanced assessment of his career, both its positive and negative aspects. In the event of such negative elements emerging, however, should I feel that I or my children should personally feel some sense of responsibility for such misdeeds?

That, in my view, would be neither appropriate nor necessary.

It is right that light should be shed on historical figures, whether within one’s own family, or at the level of countries and nations.

In today’s woke environment, there would appear to be a belief that historical figures should be singled out for condemnation unless every single aspect of their record is deemed to be acceptable, indeed praiseworthy, by modern-day standards. Certainly, some such figures have clearly been “whitewashed” and would benefit from more scrutiny. The reputations of some others may now be “blackened” because insufficient attention has been paid to generally positive aspects of their careers.

Perhaps the lesson to be drawn is that history is full of greys and is rarely simply a matter of black and white.

Peter Hellyer is a consultant specialising in the UAE's history and culture

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THE SPECS

Engine: 3.6-litre V6

Transmission: nine-speed automatic

Power: 310hp

Torque: 366Nm

Price: Dh200,000

Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES

All times UAE ( 4 GMT)

Saturday
West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur (3.30pm)
Burnley v Huddersfield Town (7pm)
Everton v Bournemouth (7pm)
Manchester City v Crystal Palace (7pm)
Southampton v Manchester United (7pm)
Stoke City v Chelsea (7pm)
Swansea City v Watford (7pm)
Leicester City v Liverpool (8.30pm)

Sunday
Brighton and Hove Albion v Newcastle United (7pm)

Monday
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion (11pm)

Jetour T1 specs

Engine: 2-litre turbocharged

Power: 254hp

Torque: 390Nm

Price: From Dh126,000

Available: Now

'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'

Rating: 1 out of 4

Running time: 81 minutes

Director: David Blue Garcia

Starring: Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Mark Burnham

A State of Passion

Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi

Stars: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah

Rating: 4/5

While you're here
COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Lamsa

Founder: Badr Ward

Launched: 2014

Employees: 60

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: EdTech

Funding to date: $15 million

Biography

Favourite book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Holiday choice: Anything Disney-related

Proudest achievement: Receiving a presidential award for foreign services.

Family: Wife and three children.

Like motto: You always get what you ask for, the universe listens.

Voices: How A Great Singer Can Change Your Life
Nick Coleman
Jonathan Cape

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Karwaan

Producer: Ronnie Screwvala

Director: Akarsh Khurana

Starring: Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salmaan, Mithila Palkar

Rating: 4/5

Essentials

The flights
Whether you trek after mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda or the Congo, the most convenient international airport is in Rwanda’s capital city, Kigali. There are direct flights from Dubai a couple of days a week with RwandAir. Otherwise, an indirect route is available via Nairobi with Kenya Airways. Flydubai flies to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo, via Entebbe in Uganda. Expect to pay from US$350 (Dh1,286) return, including taxes.
The tours
Superb ape-watching tours that take in all three gorilla countries mentioned above are run by Natural World Safaris. In September, the company will be operating a unique Ugandan ape safari guided by well-known primatologist Ben Garrod.
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, local operator Kivu Travel can organise pretty much any kind of safari throughout the Virunga National Park and elsewhere in eastern Congo.

Draw

Quarter-finals

Real Madrid (ESP) or Manchester City (ENG) v Juventus (ITA) or Lyon (FRA)

RB Leipzig (GER) v Atletico Madrid (ESP)

Barcelona (ESP) or Napoli (ITA) v Bayern Munich (GER) or Chelsea (ENG)

Atalanta (ITA) v Paris Saint-Germain (FRA)

Ties to be played August 12-15 in Lisbon

Whiile you're here
While you're here
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Volvo ES90 Specs

Engine: Electric single motor (96kW), twin motor (106kW) and twin motor performance (106kW)

Power: 333hp, 449hp, 680hp

Torque: 480Nm, 670Nm, 870Nm

On sale: Later in 2025 or early 2026, depending on region

Price: Exact regional pricing TBA

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