Bad fiddler embedded in revolutionary Florence (4)
I believe the answer is:
nero
This clue could be a double definition.
'bad fiddler' is the first definition.
'nero' can be an answer for 'fiddler' (I've seen this before). I'm not sure about the 'bad' bit.
'embedded in revolutionary florence' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nero that I've seen before include "Cruel Roman emperor" , "Fiddling Roman emperor" , "Emperor who played the fiddle" , "Roman emperor who fiddled while Rome burned" , "Ruler" .)