The book "The History of Egypt During the Reign of Khedive Ismail Pasha" is one of the most important references chronicling a period filled with major transformations in modern Egyptian history. Historian Elias al-Ayyubi covers the political and reformist biography of Khedive Ismail, revealing his achievements at the political, economic, and social levels. The book presents urban and administrative modernization projects, along with the scientific missions sent to Europe, which contributed to the intellectual and educational renaissance, giving Egypt a modern, civilized character. The book also highlights Ismail's policy of building bridges of thought and culture between Egypt and the West, transforming the country during his reign into a modern empire that combined Eastern authenticity with the spirit of the European Renaissance. This rich historical text provides the reader with a comprehensive picture of the personality of Ismail, the reformist ruler, and of Egypt, which took confident strides towards modernity.

إلياس الأيوبي (1873–1926م) أديب وصحفي ومؤرخ لبناني، كتب في التاريخ الإسلامي والأدب، ومن أبرز كتبه «تاريخ مصر في عهد الخديوي إسماعيل»، كما ساهم في الصحافة الأدبية والسياسية.