 "Historia Augusta" shows classical influence in Mussato's use of classical Latin stylistically, but also conceptually, as he drew on ancients such as Sallust in the inclusion of documents in the text, and Seutonius in his characterization of individuals.In terms of Christianity, Mussato was not overly religious, but believed in the connection between historical cycles and astrological theory.Mussato's belief in the connection between historical cycles and astrological theory can be seen in the following excerpt from his "De Traditione"