Fallen Rook Publishing

11/09/2026

Old Scottish Customs: Local and General

Every country has history and heritage, and a large part of that heritage is in the customs and traditions of the past. Old Scottish Customs was originally published in 1885 by E.J. Guthrie, the culmination of fifteen years of study and travels during which she collected stories and reports of old Scottish customs and traditions that either had fallen out of fashion or were becoming obsolete.

Every country has heritage, and a large part of this is in the customs and traditions of the past. Old Scottish Customs was originally published in 1885.

10/09/2026

The proof copy arrived! Looks like I will have something interesting to read over the weekend :)

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Cutting to the core of the Augsburg messer tradition, this book offers a clear and practical entry point into its study and practice, suitable for students, instructors, or even just curious readers.

By working closely with several messer manuscripts, Learning Messerfechten: The Augsburg Messer Tradition is an arrangement and compilation of the sources into a comprehensive system of four core technique sets. The techniques of the Schlechten Versatzung, the Verkerter Handt, the Gewappnet Hant, and the Mitelhaw, are each presented here, including the basic versions and their variations, as well as follow-ups into wrestling.

With over 100 illustrations, this book also offers visual support through many key techniques and movements. Additional chapters on sumptuary laws, fashion, and civic duty give further context and show the importance of the messer during this period of history.

This book endeavours to reflect a commitment to presenting medieval martial history in a form that is precise, practical, and deeply informed by historical context.

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Lucien Lee is a martial artist, instructor, and researcher who specialises in medieval European martial arts. He has a particular interest and focus on the messer traditions of the 15th and early 16th centuries. His work combines analysis with hands-on application, drawing from original manuscripts to develop clean and functional interpretations for modern study.

He established Bastion in Singapore in 2017 and serves as its Principal Instructor. The school teaches the German tradition, with its foundation rooted in the practice of the messer. Beyond the classroom, he continues to work with local communities and charities, fostering strong connections through medieval martial arts education and outreach.

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Pre-orders are available through Fallen Rook Publishing:
https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/books/learning-messerfechten-the-augsburg-messer-tradition/

For people more local to Singapore, pre-orders will be available through Bastion. Please get in touch with them to talk about it! https://www.bastionhema.com/

Pre-orders in the USA are available through Purpleheart Armoury: https://www.woodenswords.com/product_p/book-fr.lea01.htm

The book will be stocked in Germany by HistoFakt, and pre-orders are available here: https://shop.histofakt.de/Literature/-on-Historical-European-Martial-Arts-HEMA/Lee-Learning-Messerfechten::806.html?language=en

The book will also be stocked in France by Faits d'Armes. Please get in touch with them if you would like a copy. https://faitsdarmes.com/en/

As always, if you would like to place a club order for 5+ copies (not just of this book, of anything from our catalogue, if a few of you would like to add to your libraries) then we do offer a small club discount for such orders. Just get in touch, or use the "request a quote" payment method during checkout.

07/09/2026

Theoretical and Applied Introduction to Swordsmanship

Philipp Müller’s original “Theoretical and Applied Introduction to Swordsmanship” from 1847 on military sabre is translated for the first time into English.

Philipp Müller's original "Theoretical and Applied Introduction to Swordsmanship" from 1847 on military sabre is translated for the first time into English.

05/09/2026

The physical proof copies for the new book have now been ordered. It is an exciting time!

The expected publication date is the 1st of October, so with any luck, we will be able to process and send out pre-orders without too much delay.

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Cutting to the core of the Augsburg messer tradition, this book offers a clear and practical entry point into its study and practice, suitable for students, instructors, or even just curious readers.

By working closely with several messer manuscripts, Learning Messerfechten: The Augsburg Messer Tradition is an arrangement and compilation of the sources into a comprehensive system of four core technique sets. The techniques of the Schlechten Versatzung, the Verkerter Handt, the Gewappnet Hant, and the Mitelhaw, are each presented here, including the basic versions and their variations, as well as follow-ups into wrestling.

With over 100 illustrations, this book also offers visual support through many key techniques and movements. Additional chapters on sumptuary laws, fashion, and civic duty give further context and show the importance of the messer during this period of history.

This book endeavours to reflect a commitment to presenting medieval martial history in a form that is precise, practical, and deeply informed by historical context.

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Lucien Lee is a martial artist, instructor, and researcher who specialises in medieval European martial arts. He has a particular interest and focus on the messer traditions of the 15th and early 16th centuries. His work combines analysis with hands-on application, drawing from original manuscripts to develop clean and functional interpretations for modern study.

He established Bastion in Singapore in 2017 and serves as its Principal Instructor. The school teaches the German tradition, with its foundation rooted in the practice of the messer. Beyond the classroom, he continues to work with local communities and charities, fostering strong connections through medieval martial arts education and outreach.

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Pre-orders are available through Fallen Rook Publishing:
https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/books/learning-messerfechten-the-augsburg-messer-tradition/

For people more local to Singapore, pre-orders will be available through Bastion. Link to follow, or get in touch with them to talk about it!

Pre-orders in the USA are available through Purpleheart Armoury: https://www.woodenswords.com/product_p/book-fr.lea01.htm

As always, if you would like to place a club order for 5+ copies (not just of this book, of anything from our catalogue, if a few of you would like to add to your libraries) then we do offer a small club discount for such orders. Just get in touch, or use the "request a quote" payment method during checkout.

04/09/2026

What's this? Our second new book this year? About messer?

Indeed it is! :)

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Cutting to the core of the Augsburg messer tradition, this book offers a clear and practical entry point into its study and practice, suitable for students, instructors, or even just curious readers.

By working closely with several messer manuscripts, Learning Messerfechten: The Augsburg Messer Tradition is an arrangement and compilation of the sources into a comprehensive system of four core technique sets. The techniques of the Schlechten Versatzung, the Verkerter Handt, the Gewappnet Hant, and the Mitelhaw, are each presented here, including the basic versions and their variations, as well as follow-ups into wrestling.

With over 100 illustrations, this book also offers visual support through many key techniques and movements. Additional chapters on sumptuary laws, fashion, and civic duty give further context and show the importance of the messer during this period of history.

This book endeavours to reflect a commitment to presenting medieval martial history in a form that is precise, practical, and deeply informed by historical context.

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Lucien Lee is a martial artist, instructor, and researcher who specialises in medieval European martial arts. He has a particular interest and focus on the messer traditions of the 15th and early 16th centuries. His work combines analysis with hands-on application, drawing from original manuscripts to develop clean and functional interpretations for modern study.

He established Bastion in Singapore in 2017 and serves as its Principal Instructor. The school teaches the German tradition, with its foundation rooted in the practice of the messer. Beyond the classroom, he continues to work with local communities and charities, fostering strong connections through medieval martial arts education and outreach.

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Pre-orders are available through the Fallen Rook Publishing website: https://www.fallenrookpublishing.co.uk/books/learning-messerfechten-the-augsburg-messer-tradition/

For people more local to Singapore, pre-orders will be available through Bastion. Link to follow, or get in touch with them to talk about it!

Pre-orders in the USA are available through Purpleheart Armoury: https://www.woodenswords.com/product_p/book-fr.lea01.htm

As always, if you would like to place a club order for 5+ copies (not just of this book, of anything from our catalogue, if a few of you would like to add to your libraries) then we do offer a small club discount for such orders. Just get in touch, or use the "request a quote" payment method during checkout.

31/08/2026

Proper Description of Thrust-Fencing with the Single Rapier

To a modern student of fencing, Pascha’s Proper Description of Thrust-Fencing with the Single Rapier presents a clear introduction to the German style of rapier fencing based on the teachings of Fabris, as well as many useful lessons on thrust-fencing and proceeding with resolution.

Furthermore, this book offers an important insight into the early evolution of this lineage, and places many historical figures and publications in their proper context.

Johann Georg Pascha was a German fencing master who published a book called Proper Description of Thrust-Fencing with the Single Rapier in 1671.

28/08/2026

Stockholm Manual on Sabre Fencing, 1893

This book is one of the first resources about the intriguing Swedish approach to sabre fencing, with a clear and understandable translation that will be useful in the fencing hall.

This book is one of the first resources about the intriguing Swedish approach to sabre fencing, with a clear translation.

24/08/2026

Sword and Buckler Fencing in the Style of I.33

As the oldest known fencing manuscript, I.33 is celebrated for its imagery and text about the sword and buckler. Through a rigorous and methodical approach, delve into the depths of this piece of history and rediscover its relevance.

The oldest known fencing manuscript, I.33 is celebrated for its images and text about the sword and buckler. Follow a methodical approach for this source!

21/08/2026

History of the Rebellion of 1745-6

The History of the Rebellion by the famous Scottish historian Robert Chambers is a premier scholarly work on the subject of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745.

The History of the Rebellion by the famous Scottish historian Robert Chambers is a premier scholarly work on the subject of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745.

17/08/2026

Irish Collar and Elbow Wrestling

This book explores the history of Collar and Elbow, its staggering popularity, its strategies and techniques, how it fit into wider sporting and combative contexts, and examines the causes behind the style’s precipitous disappearance.

Given the modern resurgence of interest in grappling sports such as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, might it now be possible to spark a revival of the tradition that was once known worldwide as “the Irish method” of wrestling?

Collar and Elbow was once the national wrestling style of Ireland, with intricate, lightning-fast battles of “footsparring”.