"Ismailia" is a book by the English writer and diplomat Samuel White Baker, in which he deeply examines the events of the Egyptian crisis in 1882 and the role of the city of Ismailia in these events. The author talks about his personal memories, observations and impressions of participating in these historical events, which became a building block for changes in the politics of Egypt and Europe. The book "Ismailia" reveals to the reader a vivid image of the country and its people, and also provides an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the historical context of the stormy events of that time.