John R. Hale
The author information appears to reference Sir John Rigby Hale (1923-1999), a British Renaissance historian, but this conflicts with the book's subject matter.
The actual author is likely a different John R. Hale who specializes in ancient Greek naval history and archaeology.
Reviews indicate he studied under Donald Kagan and rowed crew at Yale, giving him unique insight into trireme warfare.
He has produced Great Courses lecture series and is considered a leading authority on ancient rowed warships, combining classical scholarship with practical rowing experience to bring authentic perspective to Athenian naval history.
