Why Was the Capture of Constantinople Such an Important Turning

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Essay

Why was the capture of Constantinople such an important turning point in the expansion of the Ottoman Turks?

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Definitions:

Interest Rate Risk

The potential for investment value fluctuations due to changes in the prevailing interest rates.

Maturity

The specified time at which the principal amount of a bond, loan, or other financial instrument is due to be paid in full.

Coupon Bond

A type of bond that pays the holder a fixed interest rate (coupon) over the bond's lifespan and repays the principal at maturity.

Yield To Maturity

The expected total yield from a bond assuming it is retained until the end of its term, accounting for all interest earnings and the return of the initial investment.