My diary

Ismail Sedky's "My Memoirs" is a rare political and historical document that boldly reveals the behind-the-scenes details of a crucial phase in Egypt's modern history under foreign occupation. Sedky does not merely recount the events as he experienced them; he also offers an in-depth analysis of the course of events, justifying his decisions and positions that sparked widespread controversy. Most notable among these is his participation in drafting the 1933 Constitution, which was considered a coup against the 1923 Constitution, leading his opponents to label him "the enemy of the people." In these pages, Sedky reviews his party ideology and national vision, reveals his doctrine for governing the state, and touches on his achievements in the economic and legislative fields. The memoirs, then, are not merely an autobiographical narrative, but rather a mirror of Egypt's political history in the first half of the twentieth century, shedding light on the struggles for power, occupation, and reform, and giving the reader an opportunity to understand a controversial political figure who combined decisiveness with pragmatism.

إسماعيل صدقي (1875–1950م) سياسي ورجل دولة مصري، شغل منصب رئيس الوزراء أكثر من مرة. اشتهر بسياساته الاقتصادية وإصلاحاته، كما لعب دورًا مهمًا في الحياة السياسية المصرية في النصف الأول من القرن العشرين.