A History of the Classical World: The Story of Ancient Greece and Rome

From the introduction:

The long and chequered history of Greece and Rome permeates our culture, our language, and our philosophy. We can still see the physical remnants of these great civilizations, marvel at the scale and grandiosity of their ambition, and feel a connection with our extraordinary forebears. Tracing the development of their societies takes us on a fascinating journey of discovery.