GEOFF SIMONS has written wide range of successful books in various subject areas. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and many of his titles appear on university reading lists. Now a freelance author, he was formerly chief editor and managing editor in a major publishing company. He is the author of many highly acclaimed books, including: Libya: The Struggle for Survival, Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam, The United Nations: A Chronology of Conflict, Cuba: from Conquistador to Castro, UN Malaise: Power Problems and Realpolitic, Vietnam Syndrome: Impact on US Foreign Policy and Saudi Arabia.

'...a well-researched and important book.' - Tony Benn, MP 'With characteristic clarity, skill and painstaking scholarship, Geoff Simons has deployed a detailed scenario, which I find convincing.' - Tam Dalyell, MP

• List of Figures List of Tables Foreword by Tony Benn, MP Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1: NEW WORLD INSTABILITY The Mounting Tensions PART 2: THE HISTORICAL FRAME Beginnings The Unified State The Japanese Colony PART 3: THE FRUITS OF PARTITION The Divided Nation The Korean War The Aftermath Appendices Notes Bibliography Index

GEOFF SIMONS has written wide range of successful books in various subject areas. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and many of his titles appear on university reading lists. Now a freelance author, he was formerly chief editor and managing editor in a major publishing company. He is the author of many highly acclaimed books, including: Libya: The Struggle for Survival, Iraq: From Sumer to Saddam, The United Nations: A Chronology of Conflict, Cuba: from Conquistador to Castro, UN Malaise: Power Problems and Realpolitic, Vietnam Syndrome: Impact on US Foreign Policy and Saudi Arabia.

'...a well-researched and important book.' - Tony Benn, MP 'With characteristic clarity, skill and painstaking scholarship, Geoff Simons has deployed a detailed scenario, which I find convincing.' - Tam Dalyell, MP

• List of Figures List of Tables Foreword by Tony Benn, MP Preface Acknowledgements Introduction PART 1: NEW WORLD INSTABILITY The Mounting Tensions PART 2: THE HISTORICAL FRAME Beginnings The Unified State The Japanese Colony PART 3: THE FRUITS OF PARTITION The Divided Nation The Korean War The Aftermath Appendices Notes Bibliography Index