Matthew of Edessa Professions : Historian Died : 1144 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Matthew of Edessa The fighting was fierce and lasted for the greater part of a day; blood ran in rivers. Matthew of Edessa fighting war blood On both sides the troops were commanded by royal princes and they massacred each other mercilessly. Matthew of Edessa royal troops war Similar Authors Abram L. Sachar historian Bryan Ward-Perkins historian Bruce Catton historian Bruce Bartlett historian Brian Crozier historian Allan Nevins historian All Authors