This is a practical and well documented Manual on the art of Oratory. It contains practical exercises to master the art of public speaking, while also lending it a historical background from the Greeks to our present era. The mixture of theory and practice makes it a worthy read for everyone who wants to give great public speeches or, perhaps, simply an awesome talk at a friend's social event. It will help to improve the speaker's diction and pronunciation through a series of practical, easy to follow instructions and steps. The reader will also find great tips backed by in-depth thoughts on how to overcome fear of public speaking. After you finish reading this Manual, be ready to impress friends and strangers alike with your newly-learned public speaking skills!