For example, Sterling Seagrave, in his book "The Dragon Lady", argues that there were several reasons why the reforms failed.
His ideas inspired a reformation movement that was supported by the Guangxu Emperor but loathed by Empress Dowager Cixi, about whom, according to Sterling Seagrave he invented many of the stories which stained her reputation.
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