3731 — Divisions of the Roman Empire
By Editor
A correspondent writes us that he finds different dates on the divisions of Rome from what has been given in the "Signs of the Times." For instance, the "Signs" has given the date of the Suevi as 406, while other authorities, it is said, give 409. The answer to which our correspondent refers simply gave the first manifestation of these kingdoms. Both dates are found on pages 139 and 140 of "Questions and Answers." The first manifestation of the Suevi, A.D. 406 (see Gibbon, chapter 30, and par. 17); and in Spain, A.D. 409 (see Gibbon, chapter 31, par. 36). Thus the Burgundians' first appearance was December 31, 406 (see Gibbon, chapter 30, par. 17); located in Burgundy A.D. 420 (see Gibbon, chapter 31, par. 39). And the same regarding all the others. "Questions and Answers" gives the references in every case.