''Portraits of Illustrious Personages of Great Britain'' is a book written by Edmund Lodge Esq. that features biographical sketches and portraits of prominent figures in British history. The book includes individuals from various fields such as politics, arts, literature, and military. The portraits are accompanied by detailed descriptions of the subjects’ lives, accomplishments, and contributions to society, making it a valuable resource for historians and enthusiasts of British history. The book is divided into two volumes, with each volume containing over 100 portraits and biographical sketches. The first volume covers individuals from the Anglo-Saxon period to the reign of King George III, while the second volume covers the reign of King George III to the present day. The book is considered a classic in British history and is praised for its accuracy and attention to detail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.