This comprehensive biographical dictionary contains over 30,000 entries, covering the lives of notable figures in British history, from ancient times to the present day. Each entry provides a detailed account of the individual's life, achievements, and influence, placing them in their historical context. This volume includes entries on figures such as the philosopher John Locke, the novelist Jane Austen, and the explorer George Vancouver. This book is an essential reference work for anyone interested in British history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.