The Control and Censorship of Caroline Drama

As Master of the Revels Sir Henry Herbert was responsible for licensing and censoring plays from 1623 to 1642 and from 1660 to 1673. This completely new edition of his records includes many fresh documents, as well as a comprehensive introduction including a new biography of Sir Henry, an account of the strange and complicated history of his private papers, and the fullest description available of his activities as Master of the Revels. The edition will be an essential refence work for literary scholars and theatre historians.