The reformer that made the most change to Athenian government and society is Peisistratus. He had copies of the Iliad and the Odyssey printed, books we still read today. He had support of the poor by giving them jobs in public work such as planting trees throughout the city. Not only did this please the poor, but when the wealthy saw their city being beautified they were pleased as well. He also did lots of good acts which gave him power like reducing taxation and producing coin money. He did other things that gave him the support of many such as introducing festivals and increasing trade. His leadership was similar to the reformer Solon, but when Solon came back he wanted to get rid of Peisistratus. Doing all of this, Peisistratus gained lots
