Kevin Kenny

Kevin Kenny's work delves into the history of migration and popular protest within the Atlantic world, examining how early visions of utopian harmony disintegrated under the weight of colonialist expansion and violence. He explores the erosion of religious tolerance and social peace, revealing the devastating consequences for indigenous populations. Kenny also focuses on Irish migrants, analyzing the translation of agrarian protest traditions into American industrial settings and the broader narrative of Irish migration. His research continues to investigate the enduring meaning of immigration throughout American history.