The first five years of Nero’s reign were seen as normally constructive. In 55 B.C., Nero wanted to control the Empire. Nero’s mom put in constant effort to sabotage his plans and wanted to take over the empire herself. After numerous attempts, Nero grew tired and killed her. This was the turning point for him. After killing his murder, he turned into a tyrant. Nero murdered any senator who didn’t agree with him or support him. Nero was paranoid and killed anyone who seemed to be a slight threat to him. He wasn’t very popular among the upper class, but he was popular with the poor. …show more content…
They were not common with other groups and their principles were treated with doubt. They were after all self-proclaimed supporters of Jesus who had been legitimately executed by the Roman governor of Judea. In 69 AD, a huge fire ruined Rome and caused chaos in the city. Nero blamed Christians of starting the fire to move guilt away from himself. Nero started up a precedent where an Emperor could proclaim the Christians to be public enemies. Nero was interested in the East and was able to turn Armenia into a kingdom and secured the borders with the Parthians. Nero’s victory against the Parthians intended peace for the Eastern