James Robinson Planché Books

James Robinson Planché was a prolific British dramatist whose career spanned approximately sixty years and encompassed a wide array of theatrical genres. He wrote, adapted, or collaborated on 176 plays, showcasing his versatility as a writer. Planché is notably credited with revolutionizing British theatre by introducing historically accurate costumes in the nineteenth century. This pioneering work established him as a leading authority on historical dress and inspired his further antiquarian research into heraldry and genealogy.