A New History of Western Philosophy: In Four Parts

I read the two "classics" (Russel and Durant) and did not like either. Did not engage me as fun reading and time spent in pre-Socratic era just bores me. Kenny's work is quite readable. Time he spends on pre-Socratic era is just right coverage. The long introduction to the book is advised reading, but it is a grind. The book is excellent; just get through the intro, which is valuable background. Five stars since, IME, this is the BEST one-volume history of Western philosophy.