Genghis Khan has a reputation as a ruthless warlord and
genocidal maniac, but I've heard rumors of him being a
politician interested in unifying local tribes and bringing
peace to the region. Was there a noble motivation to his
campaign? I think it is important to consider an arc of
development for Gengis Khan and not to consider his actions in
isolation. First would be the early childhood and youth phase
where Genghis Khan, who was only known as Temujin struggled to
survive in a tough political climate of Mongolia, surrounded by
constant warfare, raids, blood revenge, and dire poverty. To
this must be added constant interference from outside interests,
such as China, who would manipulate one tribe against another,
causing constant instability. Next is the period during which he
united the Mongol tribes. This was done in two ways. His closest
friends and allies were promoted in a form of meritocracy and
rewarded for their loyalty. Others were recruited as allies and
yet others were tricked or manipulated. The