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Themes in World History Textbook in History For Class XI is a textbook for class XI students that tries to facilitate a natural understanding of history for students at the Higher Secondary level. The book is authored by the Board of NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) and Shveta Uppal. It covers sections such as Early Societies, Changing Traditions, and Empires. It also has a unique chapter titled Towards Modernisation, which describes how civilisations progressed and modernised as time passed by. The book has been written to stimulate the inquisitiveness of its young readers. It manages to delve into topics of historical and cultural interest, such as the interaction of arts and literature, and their relationship with traditions of the past. NCERT is a central agency that comprises educationalists, experienced teachers and subject-matter experts. The primary aim of NCERT is to ensure consistent supply of material, and to provide the direction and guidance that’s necessary for effectively schooling CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) students. NCERT publishes a number of textbooks that are recommended to students as study material to prepare for examinations across CBSE schools in India. Shveta Uppal is a renowned educationalist and author. She has collaborated with NCERT to bring out textbooks and educational material. She has co-authored other books, such as Sixth Survey Of Educational Research, 1993 - 2000: Volume 1 along with NCERT in the past.