This book, presented to the Arab reader, covers significant events between 1801 and 1805. It was a period of conflict where different powers were trying to control Egypt, which was previously unified in defending against French occupiers.

Based on Ottoman documents and sources, it offers a new perspective on the struggle among the Mamluks, Ottomans, and Albanians in governance philosophy, leading to Mohamed Ali Pasha’s successful influence and his appointment in Egypt in 1805.

The book is divided into an introduction, bibliography, preface, three sections, and a conclusion, showcasing the Ottoman perspective on Mohamed Ali and Egypt in the early 19th century. It supports viewpoints not available in other historical texts of the period.