Malory's eight tales are: The birth and rise of Arthur: "From the Marriage of King Uther unto King Arthur that Reigned After Him and Did Many Battles" King Arthur's war against the Romans: "The Noble Tale Between King Arthur and Lucius the Emperor of Rome" The book of Lancelot: "The Tale of Sir Launcelot du Lac" The book of Gareth (brother of Gawain): "The Tale of Sir Gareth" Tristan and Isolde: "The Book of Sir Tristrams de Lyons" The Quest for the Holy Grail: "The Noble Tale of the Sangreal" The affair between Lancelot and Guinevere: "Sir Launcelot and Queen Gwynevere" The breaking of the Knights of the Round Table and the death of Arthur: "Le Morte D'Arthur" Most of the events in the book take place in Britain and France at an unspecified time. (The historical events on which the legend is based took place in the late 5th century, but the story contains many anachronisms and makes no effort at historical accuracy.) In some parts, the story ventures farther afield, to Rome and Sarras (near Babylon), and recalls Biblical tales from the ancient Near East.