"Portrait gallery: with memoirs. Volume 1 (of 7)" is a book written by Arthur Thomas Malkin, which is part of an extensive project to present portraits of eminent personalities with their biographies. In this first volume, readers will find fascinating stories about notable people who have left their mark on history. The author examines the life and achievements of each figure in detail, telling about their contributions to various fields of culture, science, politics and art. This book is not only a collection of portraits, but also a unique cultural and historical guide that will expand the reader's knowledge and allow a deeper understanding of the diversity of outstanding personalities of the world.