The University of Cape Town, South Africa's oldest university, celebrates its treasures in this glossy, gorgeous book, itself a beautiful object for those who attended the university either as students or staff. This institution's treasures lie in its architecture, its landscape, its students, its works of art, its archives and collections, and its famous moments, all of which are richly portrayed in photographs and descriptive text. Rated as one of the most beautiful universities in the world, and the best university in Africa, it has reason to boast.