MACMILLAN International Relations in the Ancient Near East

Explore the origins of global diplomacy with this academic study of the ancient Near East. This book examines how Egypt, Assyria, Babylonia, the Hittites, and the Canaanites established the first formalized international relations system in history. Mario Liverani provides a detailed reconstruction of diplomatic procedures between 1600-1100BC. The text addresses historical challenges that remain relevant to modern diplomacy, including peace treaties, border regulations, and trade relations. Readers will gain insight into how ancient states managed holy wars and the extradition of refugees through a multidisciplinary lens. By applying communication theory, historical semiotics, and political anthropology, this work offers a deep look into the political and economic structures of early civilizations. It is an essential resource for students and historians interested in the development of international systems and the roots of political communication.