This book details the reign of King James IV of Scotland, who ruled from 1488 to 1513. It covers his military campaigns, his relationships with other European powers, and his efforts to modernize Scotland's government and economy. As a work of historical fiction, this book provides a compelling and engaging account of a pivotal period in Scottish history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.