Historic Schools of South Africa: An Ethos of ExcellenceTwenty-three of the most celebrated schools in South Africa appear in this book, their histories traced through the terms of their successive headmasters. The architecture of each school is discussed, in mulitple locations in some cases, and the achievements of the schools' outstanding pupils are celebrated, among them Rhodes Scholars, Nobel Prize winners, professional athletes, politicians and war heroes. |
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