When students, job candidates, business executives, historians and investors need accurate and detailed information on the development of any of the world's 8, 500 largest and most influential companies, direct them to International Directory of Company Histories. This multi-volume work is the first major reference to bring together histories of companies that are a leading influence in a particular industry or geographic location. This classic print reference is also available in its entirety in eBook format through the Gale Virtual Reference Library, offering 24/7 access to this venerable resource from any Internet-connected computer.