Preface
Introduction
Chronology
Chapter 1: Popular Music
Introduction
ABBA
American Influencers of the British Pop Music Scene
Beatles, The
British Invasion, The
Britpop
Celentano, Adriano
Celtic Punk
French Chanson and Édith Piaf
French Divas of Pop and Rock: Dalida, Vartan, and Sanson
French Masters of Chanson
French Pop: Amplified
Heavy Metal
Iglesias, Julio
La Movida Madrileña
Music Awards, Contests, and Festivals
Pop Britannia
Progressive (Prog) Rock
Ramazzotti, Eros
Roxette, Europe, Ace of Base: The Scandinavian Pop Scene
Winehouse, Amy
Zucchero
Chapter 2: Books and Contemporary Literature
Introduction
Belgian Comics: The Smurfs of Peyo
British Literature after World War II
Contemporary French Literature
Dahl, Roald, and His Magical World
Fleming, Ian
Francophone Comics: Asterix, Tintin, and the Others
Kundera, Milan: The Lightness of Being
Larsson, Stieg, and His Millennium Trilogy
Le Carré, John: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
McEwan, Ian
Pratchett, Terry
Puértolas, Romain: An Extraordinary Journey
Puzo, Mario: The Godfather
Rowling, J. K.
Tolkien, J. R. R., and the Lord of the Rings
Chapter 3: Film
Introduction
Almodóvar, Pedro
Antonioni, Michelangelo
Banderas, Bardem, Cruz: Spanish Film Celebrities
Bergman, Ingmar
British Actors and Actresses
East Central European Film Directors
European Actors and Actresses in Hollywood
European Blockbusters
European Film Festivals
European Filmmakers in Hollywood
French Cinema Stars
French New Wave Cinema
German Expressionism
Godard, Jean-Luc
Italian Cinema Stars
Italian Neorealism
New German Cinema
Nordic Noir
Scott, Ridley
Spaghetti Westerns
Vadim, Roger
Chapter 4: Television and Radio
Introduction
BBC Best
Big Brother
Doctor Who
Eurovision
French TV Crime Drama
Italian TV Drama: Crime Mafia Style
Lifestyle Reality Formats
Monty Python, Kings of Comedy
MTV Europe
The Office
Oliver, Jamie
Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty
Reality Bites: Reality TV
Sitcoms around Europe
Talent Search Shows: Pop Idol, The X Factor
TV Dramas and Soap Operas in Europe
Vampires on European TV Channels
Chapter 5: Internet and Social Media
Introduction
British Royal Family in Social Media, The
European Online Dating
Local Rivals of Global Social Media
Social Media Celebrities
Social Media in France
Social Media in Germany
Social Media in Great Britain
Social Media in Italy
Viral Sensations on YouTube: European Cases
VKontakte: Russian Social-Mediated Phenomenon
Chapter 6: Sports
Introduction
Alpine Skiing
Basketball in Europe
Beckham, David
Boxing: The Eastern European Champs
Cycling in France (Tour de France)
Figure Skating
Football in Europe
Football in France
Football in Germany
Football in Great Britain
Football in Italy
Football in Spain
Formula One
Gymnastics in Europe
Handball, the European Game
Nordic Sports
Olympic Games History
Schumacher, Michael
Tennis Superstars: Men
Tennis Superstars: Women
Water Polo in Hungary
Wimbledon
Chapter 7: Video Games
Introduction
Angry Birds
Assassin's Creed
Crytek
E-sports in Europe
Grand Theft Auto
Major European Video Game Developers
Pájitnov, Alexéy, and Tetris
Tomb Raider
Chapter 8: Fashion and Couture
Introduction
Armani, Giorgio
Beckham, Victoria
Chanel, Gabrielle (Coco)
Dior, Christian
Dolce & Gabbana
Gaultier, Jean Paul
Gucci
Haute Couture and Prêt-à-Porter Salons in Paris, Milan, and London
McCartney, Stella
McQueen, Alexander
Prada, Miuccia
Vuitton, Louis
Westwood, Dame Vivienne
Zara, H&M, and Fast Fashion
Appendix: Top 10 Lists
Selected Bibliography
About the Author and Contributors
Index
