Title: Diplomatic styles of great powers of the ancient Near East in Amarna Tablets

Author:Yuan Zhihui, Lecturer, College of History and Culture, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin, 30087, China

Abstract:In Amarna Age, peaceful diplomacy appeared in ancient Near East history and five great powers dominated in the diplomatic and international relationship. In great powers diplomacy, there were three styles of diplomacy: gift exchange, diplomatic or international marriage, and messages communication, which promoted continuous peaceful diplomacy.

Key words:Amarna Tablet Near East diplomacy among great powers