Chapter 2: Origins of Public Speaking Last updated Save as PDF Page ID8965 Contributed by Peter DecaroFaculty at University of Alaska-FairbanksSourced from Public Speaking Project 2.1 Introduction2.2 Acient Greece2.3 The Roman Republic2.4 The Middle Ages2.5 The Renaissance2.6 The Modern Period2.7: Conclusion2.8 Activities and Glossary