Like it says in the title, this is an information request for a potential anglo-american war to start at some point between 1850 and 1900. What I am looking for in this thread is links to sites that can give me good insights to economic, political, technical and other related aspects of such a potential conflict. Published works are also most welcome, so just post the title etc and give a brief description.
I specifically would like information about the respective populations for:
Canada
USA
British Islands
British Empire (less the home islands)
from about the time of the US war of Independence, to 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, and so on.
What I hope to achieve is a thread that gives me links to sufficiently accurate and in depth information that I will be able to then organize things for the purpose of outlining such a war, with many possible variations (A surprise attack, by one side or the other, and the public opinion/diplomatic aspects/repercussions of such), or perhaps a limited war of short duration and no intent, all the way up to one (or more) wars that are fought to the bitter end, winner take all type things.
Does anyone want to post some links? Or suggestions about this concept?
Any thoughts?