This book comprises six thematic studies on various aspects of Alexander's successors in the decades following his death.
However, the author does not see the period from a perspective dominated by Alexander, but more as the beginnings of the mighty empires which dominated the Hellenistic Age.
Not so much a period of chaos and disintegration as a period of aggregation and rebalancing.
It's obviously meant for specialists in the field, and it will take the general reader some getting used to. A huge amount of time is spent weighing up and reconciling the sources.

The author covers several aspects which I found compelling: the 'Babylon Settlement' by which the magnates present at Alexander's death bargained the continuance of his empire. The 'Campaign in Iran' details the war between Antigonos and Eumenes in northern Iran, highlighting the legitimacy that military success can bring, the harsh conditions of the territory and the raw power (and fear) of the Silver Shield veterans wielded both on the battlefield and off it.
The last chapter on 'Hellenistic Monarchy' discusses what the various successors needed to retain their legitimacy and prestige. The author has no strong argument here, no formula for what had to be done, and for every common-sense prerequisite, counter examples are found. Heroic actions and reputations are almost universal, and here I think we see Alexander's main influence on his successors: a model to live up to.
Through these the author reflects on academic dialogue on some of his opinions, and does once or twice requalify his previous positions. Such academic maturity is appreciated.
While I don't remember it being stated explicity, I understand Bosworth's belief that Alexander's successors did not destroy his empire, they merely made it stable in a realistic sense. ( )