Talk:Hundred Days' Reform

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Contents 1 Seagrave's view 2 Sterling SEAGRAVE 3 Organization 4 Translation

[edit] Seagrave's view

It seems that Seagrave's position dominates the Historical Views section. Perhaps it should be separated into its own subsection, since it is quite specific and some parts do contrast more common perceptions. For example, such details as:

"False rumours spread amongst Western press that Cixi had imprisoned Guangxu, but this was not the case."

Are quite debatable, since the Guangxu article itself has an entire section dedicated to his house arrest.

Since it is appearing on the On This Day section of the main page, it would be imperative to look into this matter. My interest in Chinese history is mostly amateur, so I'm not well-versed enough in this area to say whether Seagrave is really far off from other Sinologists on this issue. -Kelvinc 04:23, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

Totally agree. The confusing thing is whether ALL last three paragraphs can be attributed to Seagrave. If so, this should be made clear, and precise citations provided. It might also be possible that the last two paragraphs are simply the unsourced views of some Wikipedia editor. Will therefore modify the wording to make it sound less POV, before precise citations are provided. Bona fide improvements are welcome.202.20.5.206 06:37, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Sterling SEAGRAVE

Sterling SEAGRAVE is really not a noted, nor esteemed Historian. He is a journalist, and auther of a couple of popular mass market books. Why is he and are his views given so much credence and prominence?

[edit] Organization

The "Differing Interpretations" section is pretty disorganized. Many statements are reptitious, and others bring up new information about the events mentioned earlier. All undisputed information from this section should be moved up into the main timeline sections, and duplicative material should be excised. If no one else takes this on, I'll see what I can do, tomorrow. Mdotley 21:36, 21 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Translation

What is this section? Is someone trying to translate the dynasty name Qing (清朝) into an older Latin-based script as Ching, or what? Somewildthingsgo 06:04, 21 September 2007 (UTC)