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Historic Schools of South Africa: An Ethos of Excellence by Peter Hawthorne and Barry Bristow with photographs by Laura Jeannes and Kevin Rudham showcases twenty-three of the most celebrated schools in South Africa.

The architecture of each school is discussed, along with the achievements of the schools' outstanding pupils - Rhodes Scholars, Nobel prizewinners, international sportsmen, politicians and war heroes, and other Old Boys who have achieved prominence, at home and abroad.

The selected schools include Dale College, the Diocesan College (Bishops), Durban High School, Glenwood Boys' High School, Grey College in Bloemfontein, Grey High School in Port Elizabeth, Hilton College, Jeppe High School for Boys, Kimberley Boys' High School, King Edward VII School, Kingswood College, Maritzburg College, Michaelhouse, Paul Roos Gymnasium, Pretoria Boys' High School, St Patrick's Christian Brothers' College, Queen's College, Rondebosch Boys' High School, Selborne College, the South African College Schools, St Andrew's College, St John's College and Wynberg Boys' High School.