by Abd al-Raḥmān al-Jabartī (عبد الرحمن الجبرتي)
Completed around 1238 AH (1822 CE) in Cairo, this contemporary chronicle by ʿAbd al-Raḥmān al-Jabartī provides an indigenous perspective on the transformative events in Egypt during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It documents the manners, customs, and significant shifts—including the ascent of Muhammad Ali Pasha—offering valuable insights into the societal impact of his rule.
