So, I've done some experiments with my little barbarian situation. I still don't know what the hell is going on. I must have replayed that little bit at least two dozen times with only a handful favoring me in the end. I just don't seem to understand it.
I've started my own little Japanese empire. I'm on the cusp of the 1800's and have managed to slap together a small, culturally powerful empire. I've purposefully avoided war and offered my technology freely when asked. Everybody loves me...well except Montezuma and Isabella. They're a little upset because their citizens have risen up in revolt to join my little nation.
Which brings me to my little tip. I figured this out myself, but I've since learned that the Civ crazies have dubbed it a 'culture bomb.' This works especially great in the early goings of the game. Get yourself a Great Artist, run him to a border city and have him build a Great Work. It's great and it's caused more than one city to jump to your side.
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