Sheikh al-Jabarti

Sheikh al-Jabarti was a distinguished Egyptian historian and scholar from the 18th-19th centuries, renowned for documenting political, social, and cultural changes in Egypt and the broader Arab world. His most famous work, "Ta’rīkh al-Jabartā" (The Chronicle of Jabartā), offers a detailed account of significant events like the French invasion of Egypt and the Ottoman rule. His writings provide valuable insights into the history and society of his time, combining meticulous observation with scholarly analysis, making him an important figure for understanding Egypt’s historical landscape.