With a POD of 1800-1900, would it be possible for the newly rich industrialists to decide to attempt seize power of the country? Most (if not all) were robber barons so they certainly wouldn't have any moral obligations not to do so. Would it really be unlike them to want absolute control of Britain? There was the whole "noveau riche" thing and being absolutely resented by the peerage. For those that say they were solely concerned with wealth with no interest in power, their goal could be an semi-feudal anarcho-capitalist state, which I'm fairly sure would maximize their profits.
And if it is possible for them to start it, whats the probably of them actually succeeding? I'm no expert on British military history, but weren't the vast majority of the officers at the time of the 19th century from wealthy families rather than noble ones? Would the soldiers under their command be willing to betray the crown for economic gain? I imagine that the Royal Navy couldn't be much help in this scenario, if most didn't defect to the Industrialists' ("Father's") cause. And the Industrialists could easily afford to build up and train their own militias. So what do you think? Thank you for answering.
And if it is possible for them to start it, whats the probably of them actually succeeding? I'm no expert on British military history, but weren't the vast majority of the officers at the time of the 19th century from wealthy families rather than noble ones? Would the soldiers under their command be willing to betray the crown for economic gain? I imagine that the Royal Navy couldn't be much help in this scenario, if most didn't defect to the Industrialists' ("Father's") cause. And the Industrialists could easily afford to build up and train their own militias. So what do you think? Thank you for answering.