{"product_id":"9781909805323","title":"The Portencross Armada Conspiracy: (And How the Spanish Landed in Ayrshire)","description":"Almost four hundred and thirty years later, Stephen Brown opens a new chapter in the history of the Spanish Armada.\u003cp\u003eThe identity of the Spanish Armada ship that sank off the coast of Portencross in Ayrshire, Scotland, has been shrouded in myth, mystery and misdirection for over four hundred years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, Stephen Brown names that Spanish ship, whilst uncovering conspiratorial plans of the Scottish counter-Reformation that threatened not only the crown of Scotland, but also the very future of the British Isles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an incredible new find that promises many further exploration opportunities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author then describes and illustrates the \"successful\" 1740 salvage operation that saw twenty Armada cannon brought to the surface, shows that ten were destroyed and details where at least five of these remain outdoors on the west of Scotland to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume will appeal to those seeking to understand the incredibly volatile society of late sixteenth century Scotland. It finally lays to rest a mystery that has dogged the community of Portencross for many, many years and outlines a major new national find that will stimulate and excite historians, archaeologists and naval explorers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 - Naming The Ship \u003cbr\u003eIn which, after four hundred and twenty seven years, the author reveals the name of the Armada ship that sank at Portencross.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 - The Rosario\u003cbr\u003eThe story behind the sinking, and revealing the secret plan of the Spanish diplomats and military men who landed in Ayrshire, and who would seek the support of King James VI against the English. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 - The Portencross Wreck\u003cbr\u003eThe detailed story of the sinking of the ship, and who may have been aboard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 - The Conspiracy\u003cbr\u003eIn which the author details the counter-Reformation conspiracy plans afoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 - The 1740 Salvage\u003cbr\u003eA detailed look at the subsequent salvage of twenty Armada cannon from the wreck, how they did it, and who\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 - The Cannons\u003cbr\u003eWe learn of the ten broke cannon that were melted down, the five that are missing, and the five that still can be seen lying outside on the west coast of Scotland, locations supplied\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 - Conclusion \u003cbr\u003eThe conclusions we may draw from the events outlined\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix I - Soldiers and Sailors\u003cbr\u003eThe proof that the ship identified is the one at Portencross\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix II - The Major Conspirators\u003cbr\u003eWho was behind the counter-Reformation conspiracy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix III - Semple in \"The Scotsman\"\u003cbr\u003eAn article that appeared in the paper in 1896 that put one of the main conspirators in a glowing light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix IV - The Minor Conspirators\u003cbr\u003eOthers who were probably involved in this plot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix V - Captain Jacob Roe\u003cbr\u003eA short biography of the unscrupulous character that \"disappeared\" the cannons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a new exciting work, opening a new chapter in the history of the Armada, and showing the story behind attempts at enlisting the support of King James VI to subdue the English with the support of the Spanish. If he refused, would the Scottish counter-Reformation have overthrown the King and returned Scotland to the Roman faith? The failure of the Armada and the prompt arrest of the conspirators ensured the history we know today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCover Image By Peter Ribbeck www.PeterRibbeck.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Transparent Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47039424102640,"sku":"9781909805323","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781909805323_p0.jpg?v=1763624724","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781909805323","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}