This play, first performed in 1723, tells the story of Humfrey, Duke of Gloucester, a real-life figure in 15th-century English history who was accused of plotting to seize the throne. Through drama and poetry, Philips brings to life the intrigue, betrayal, and political machinations that characterized the late medieval period. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of English drama and the politics of the Middle Ages.

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