Ancient diplomacy

Ancient diplomacy refers to the diplomatic techniques and methods employed by ancient civilizations to uphold their relationships with other states or city-states.

In the past, diplomacy frequently comprised conversations between kings, ambassadors, or other envoys from other kingdoms or empires in an effort to forge alliances, resolve conflicts, or establish up trade agreements. The formation of diplomatic missions or embassies in other countries as well as the exchange of gifts, letters, or emissaries were common methods used to carry out these diplomatic activities.

In addition to using military force, ancient diplomacy also encompassed the exploitation of social, economic, and cultural ties. The elaborate diplomatic protocols and traditions served as the foundation for contemporary diplomatic activities. The political, economic, and cultural environment of the ancient world was significantly shaped by ancient diplomacy

Resources

2019

The Diplomacy of Ancient Greece – A Short Introduction

Employed against a warlike background, the diplomatic methods of the ancient Greeks are thought by some to have been useless but by others to have been the most advanced seen prior to modern times.... Read more...

2008

Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities

The text discusses the distinctions between privileges, immunities, and facilities in the context of diplomatic relations. It explains how privileges exempt diplomats from certain laws, while immunities protect them from legal processes in the receiving state. Diplomat... Read more...

1998

History and the evolution of diplomacy

Update: Visit our page on History of Diplomacy and Technology, where we try to discover how civilizations dealt with ‘new’ technologie... Read more...

Histories