Note 1 — Chapter II · REIGN OF THEODOSIUS THE YOUNGER TO THE ELEVATION OF JUSTINIAN [408-527 A.D.]

[The prætorian prefect Anthemius assumed the guidance of the state until Pulcheria was created augusta in 414, and, says Bury,e “the measures which were passed during these six years exhibit an intelligent and sincere solicitude for the welfare of the people and the correction of abuses.” Anthemius protected the borders of Mœsia and Scythia against the Huns and materially assisted the Illyrian provinces to recover from the ravages of the Visigoths.]