Institutio Oratoria (On the Education of an Orator), volume 2 by Marcus Fabius Quintilianus is a comprehensive guide to the education and training of an orator. Quintilianus provides detailed instruction on the art of rhetoric, covering everything from the proper use of language and style to the importance of delivery and gesture.

One of the most impressive aspects of this book is Quintilianus's deep understanding of the importance of ethics and character in persuasive speaking. He emphasizes the need for orators to be not only skilled in their craft, but also virtuous and ethical individuals. This emphasis on morality sets his work apart from other rhetorical guides of the time.

Quintilianus's writing is clear and concise, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all levels. His examples and illustrations are engaging and relevant, helping to bring his teachings to life.

Overall, Institutio Oratoria (On the Education of an Orator), volume 2 is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of rhetoric. Quintilianus's timeless wisdom and guidance continue to be relevant and valuable for modern speakers and communicators.

Book Description:
Marcus Fabius Quintilianus was of Spanish origin, being born about 35 A.D. at Calagurris. At Rome he met with great success as a teacher and was the first rhetorician to set up a genuine public school and to receive a salary from the State. He left behind him a treatise "On the causes of the decadence of Roman oratory" , some speeches and his magnum opus, the only one to survive to our days. His Institutio Oratoria, despite the fact that much of it is highly technical, has still much that is of interest to‑day, even for those who care little for the history of rhetoric. This second volume covers books 4 to 6.